CHAPTER 6: REHABILITATION O’Connor Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program (408) 947-4710
Rehabilitation Programs Abilities United affiliated with Gatepath (650) 259-8500 (Palo Alto, Burlingame, Daly City) www.gatepath.org A community-based service provider, offering independent living, vocational and enrichment activities, including art and computer education. Heart Fit for Life (650) 494-1300 www.heartfitforlife.org A cardiac rehabilitation program that provides education, counseling, and behavioral intervention along with supervised exercise. Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (650) 696-4319 (San Mateo) www.mills-peninsula.org/aquatics/ Mills-Peninsula offers aquatic exercise in the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center pool at the Medical Center in San Mateo. The 24-foot x 82-foot wheelchair accessible pool is kept at a warm temperature suitable for aquatic exercise. Doctor’s clearance required. Other languages: Spanish. National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy www.nceft.org (650) 851-2271 Provides physical and occupational therapy by licensed physical and occupational therapists using the horse as a treatment tool. Therapy is provided on a one-on-one basis. A physician referral is required.
City of San Jose All Access Sports and Recreation (408) 369-6438 www.sanjoseca.gov Provides recreation and leisure programs for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Programs include adapted exercise and adapted golf, among others. Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Department (408) 729-2882 www.regionalmedicalsanjose.com/service/ rehabilitation-services Regional Medical Center of San Jose’s Rehabilitation Department provides assessment, treatment, and education for adults. Therapy services are personalized to meet the unique needs of each client. Life After Stroke Exercise Class is offered on Wednesdays. 3:15pm - 4:00pm. Small fee per class. Call to register or for more information. Timpany Center Aquatic Therapeutic Pool and Spa (408) 283-9036 www.sjsu.edu/timpany Non-profit therapeutic facility operated by SJSU’s Department of Kinesiology in conjunction with the County of Santa Clara. Indoor pool heated to 92 degrees year round. Zero-foot entry with progressive steps. Wheelchairs and walkers are available to use for easy pool and spa entry and transfer. Visit website or call for class schedule and hours.
www.PacificStrokeAssociation.org support@psastroke.org – (650) 565-8485
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