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.
The Wellness Center membership is $40 per month, with a limit of two exercise sessions per week. Group Wellness Programs are available as well for an additional fee. Discounts are available for any combination of the list below. Parking is Free.
For more details on any of these wellness programs, click on the CONTACT US link or simply call 781.348.2001.
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.
2010 Program Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00-2:30p.m.
SESSION 1 January 12 - February 25
SESSION 2 April 6 - May 20
SESSION 3 July 6 - August 19
SESSION 4 October 5 - November 18
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Wellness After Stroke
This program is designed to help stroke survivors in the community to improve day to day functioning and quality of life. It teaches individuals how to manage daily activities and mobility in order to promote healthy living.
2010 Program Schedule
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30p.m.
SESSION 1 January 11 - February 24
SESSION 2 April 5 - May 19
SESSION 3 July 5 - August 18
SESSION 4 October 4 - November 17
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 8 weeks. Space is limited to 10 participants.
2010 Classes will run:
Mondays: 5:30-6:30p.m.
8 week session: September 13-November 1
Cost: $100
Braintree location
Aquatic Wellness Programs
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
2010 Program Schedule Braintree Location
Classes will run:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1:00-2:30p.m.
SESSION 1 March 2 - April 1
SESSION 2 May 25 - June 24
SESSION 3 August 24 - September 23 (Parkinson's Disease specific- Will run 2:30-4:00)
Cool Pool Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
Research has proven that "cool-pool" therapy has been successful for the treatment
of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis.
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital offers a cool-water exercise class geared to those
with MS.
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Braintree Location:
Sessions ongoing by individual appointment
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