Sports Medicine & Performance Enhancementmedfit

Aurora BayCare Medical Center's Medical Fitness Program is a collaborative effort between the sports medicine and rehabilitation departments. From wellness and fitness to disease prevention and management, our specialists will help you identify goals and establish an exercise and education program resulting in a healthier lifestyle.

 

  • Wellness 101 is offered year round as an introduction to basic strength training and exercise. This four-week class is designed to provide a general understanding of wellness and fitness. It will focus on educating participants on proper posture, conditioning and nutrition, providing a higher comfort level when exercising or when participating in group classes.
  • Bridge program is an opportunity for sport medicine rehabilitation patients to continue their exercise program in a supervised setting once discharged from formal therapy.
  • Pregnancy and fitness program helps women stay fit and healthy for two by addressing the unique exercise needs during pregnancy. This program includes three one-on-one sessions with a physical therapist and focuses on cardiovascular, stretching, strengthening and core stability. This program includes aquatic and yoga classes as part of the overall program.
  • Breast cancer aquatics program is designed for breast cancer survivors at any point of their recovery. It focuses on cardiovascular, range of motion, stretching and posture in our therapeutic pool.
  • Therapeutic water works is a warm-water class for those who want to get back to normal activity and/or remain active, but have aches and pains that often make it uncomfortable to do more traditional exercise. Movement will focus on the thorough warm up of all joints and muscles, working through full range of motion and gentle strength work. Those with arthritis, mild to moderate joint or muscle pain, or in need of lower-impact exercise will benefit from this class.
  • Therapeutic yoga is designed to improve the health and function of the spine and hips. By using proven stretching techniques, proper breathing and individual focus, results are seen in improved flexibility, strength and a reduction in back pain. Several pose variations will be used as needed to accommodate all levels of participants.
  • Therapeutic core connection focuses on injury prevention, optimal spinal alignment and low-back support. Emphasis will be on proper sequencing and engagement for the core in supported positions with progressions to less supported positions. Flexibility of the hips and spine will also be integrated to provide a well-balanced program to enhance back and spine health.
  • Arthritis self-help course is an educational program designed to help participants take an active role in managing their arthritis. Participants in this program meet once a week for six weeks.
  • Fall prevention program is an educational program (called Stepping On) to help reduce the risk of falls, which often result in injury. This program is a seven-week educational series.
 

For more information or to register for any of the Medical Fitness Programs, call 920-288-5400.