Parkinson’s Disease Integrated Exercise
Adapted fitness class
Reviewed August 2012
Integrated Exercise for Parkinson's is specifically designed to help a person with Parkinson's use exercise to help manage symptoms. The class provides a safe environment for participants to work on:
* Ambulation
* Range of motion
* Strengthening
All exercises have an emphasis on postural awareness, breathing, balance, and rhythmical movement.
The ongoing exercise program taught by experts in clinical exercise incorporates yoga, tai chi, Pilates, dance, and traditional stretching and strengthening. The Northwestern Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center partners with the Fitness Center on this program.
* Ambulation
* Range of motion
* Strengthening
All exercises have an emphasis on postural awareness, breathing, balance, and rhythmical movement.
The ongoing exercise program taught by experts in clinical exercise incorporates yoga, tai chi, Pilates, dance, and traditional stretching and strengthening. The Northwestern Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center partners with the Fitness Center on this program.
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| Event Title: | Monday, Wednesday, Friday Class at Galvin Health and Fitness Center |
| Description: | The fee can be prorated for individuals who enter the exercise program after the start date. Contact the Health and Fitness Center regarding the start date for the class. All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before beginning this or any new exercise program. Call 312-238-500l or email ejohnson@ric.org for more information. |
| Date: | Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays |
| Time: | 11:00 to 11:50 am |
| Cost: | $165 for 11 weeks |
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| Where: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Helen M. Galvin Health and Fitness Center and the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Sports Program |
| Address: |
541 N. Fairbanks Mezzanine Chicago, IL 60611 Email: sports@ric.org Main: 312.238.5001 Web: http://ricsports.org |
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| Event Title: | Tuesday and Thursday Class at Zion Lutheran Church |
| Description: | The fee can be prorated for individuals who enter the exercise program after the start date. Contact the Health and Fitness Center regarding the start date for the class. All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before beginning this or any new exercise program. Call 312-238-500l or email ejohnson@ric.org for more information. |
| Date: | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| Time: | 4:00 to 4:50 pm |
| Cost: | $165 for 11 weeks |
| Where: | Zion Lutheran Church |
| Address: |
10 Deerfield Road Deerfield, IL 60015 |
Location Information
| Company: | Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Helen M. Galvin Health and Fitness Center and the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Sports Program | |
| Address: | 541 N. Fairbanks Mezzanine Chicago, IL 60611 |
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| Email: | sports@ric.org | |
| Main: | 312.238.5001 | |
| Web: | http://ricsports.org | |
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