OSF Saint Francis Wellness Services is offering a fitness class specifically designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
The 8-week Fitness for Parkinson’s summer session focuses on providing a medically supervised program to improve flexibility, endurance, balance, strength, and overall well being. It will consist of functional activities, breathing techniques, postural awareness, ambulation training, and whole body stretching.
The classes are 60 minutes long with a group education and discussion component following the exercise session.
WHEN: September 21 – November 11, 2010; Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 11:00 AM – Noon
WHERE: RiverPlex Recreation & Wellness Center, 2nd Floor Aerobics Studio, 600 NE Water Street, Peoria
COST: RiverPlex Members – $50 Non-Members – $80
Physician approval is required to participate and will be obtained by OSF Saint Francis staff. If you have previously participated in a session, it is not necessary to obtain another consent. Classes are for all fitness levels.
To register or for more information, call 309.282.1623.
