Wellness Programs
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital’s Community Based Wellness Programs are designed to help individuals living in the community learn to manage their health more effectively in order to improve day-to-day functioning and quality of life. In more comprehensive programs, participants will learn exercises and a problem solving approach to managing daily mobility, self-care and communication issues which often interfere with function and quality of life. Other programs are simply a continuation of a specialized therapeutic intervention.
Each of these programs are self-pay.
Parking is Free.
For more details on any of these wellness programs, click on the CONTACT US link or simply call 781.348.2107.
Parkinson’s Disease
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital is partnering with the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences to offer a Wellness Program for people with Parkinson’s disease. Expanding our continuum of care within the community supports our commitment to excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
Currently this is a 7 week program, twice a week, for a total of 14 individual classes. Each individual class will last 1.5 hours and will consist of group exercises to improve mobility and communication and practice of functional activities such as walking, rising from a chair and handwriting. In addition, a group discussion will be included which focuses on solving common problems experienced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease. At each discussion group, we will introduce a new topic and work together to develop strategies to manage a particular problem and improve function and quality of life. Instruction will be tailored to meet the needs of each individual with Parkinson’s disease. Written information and pictures are included in this manual to help participants learn the exercises and strategies and apply them at home and in the community. We are looking forward to getting started and guiding you through the program.
2008 Program Schedule- Braintree location
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- September 16-October 30
(Tuesdays & Thursday, 1pm-230pm)
Yoga for Wellness
Yoga for Wellness is designed to suit the needs of those with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any other health compromising condition.
The group is led by a licensed physical therapist who is also a certified yoga instructor. The class will consist of a variety of yoga poses, specifically sequenced to provide alternative strengthening and stretching components combined with coordinated breathing and relaxation techniques. The poses will be tailored to your individual abilities.
Group participants must meet the following criteria:
- Able to use restroom without assistance.
- Able to follow directions in a group setting.
- Motivated and committed to participate in group on a regular basis.
Participants do not have to be ambulatory to participate. The first class will allow the instructor to evaluate each participant’s abilities; therefore, tailoring the following classes to maximize participation.
The class is held each Monday evening, 5:30pm-6:30pm, for 10 weeks. Space is limited to 10 participants.
2008 Program Schedule- Braintree location
- September 23 - November 25, 2008
Aquatic
This program is designed to provide pool space for participants to perform an independent aquatic exercise program following their aquatic therapy course at Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital. The goal of this program will be to provide an environment for participants to continue their aquatic exercises for a minimum of five weeks. Sessions will run 2X/week for 5 week intervals. If space allows, participants may sign up for an additional five week program.
Contraindications for aquatic participation:
- Uncontrolled Seizures
- Severe CAD: Cardiac Failure
- Incontinence
- Wounds
- Fever Over 100F
- Infections
- Abnormal Vital Signs
- Severe Hypertension/Hypotension
- DVT
- IV, Heparin Locks, NG Tubes, G-Tube, Colostomy Bag
- Unstable Cardiac Status
2008 Program Schedule- Braintree location
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Classes will run:
Monday/Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sessions
- January 2— February 1
- February 11— March 14
- March 24— April 25
- May 5— June 6
- June 16—July 18
- July 28—August 29
- September 8—October 10
- October 20—November 21
- December 1—December 31
AutoAmbulator
2008 Program Schedule- Braintree location
Sessions ongoing by individual appointment
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