Health Specialty Programs

For people living with a movement disorder, exercise and physical activity can help improve symptoms and mental well-being. We offer a variety of free classes to help improve strength, balance, and cardiovascular fitness for those who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders. For more information call (630) 978-6280.

This exercise class is designed to help slow the progression of movement disorders symptoms. Each class is designed to improve balance, strength, stability and cardiovascular fitness.

Tuesday and Thursday

Level 1 • 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Level 2 • 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Level 3 • 3 to 3:45 p.m.

Mind and Body training is one of the most beneficial complementary therapies for Parkinson’s disease, helping to increase flexibility, improve posture, loosen tight, painful muscles, build (or rebuild) confidence and enhance quality of life.

Friday • 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Affiliated with Rock Steady Boxing, a nonprofit that was created to help people with Parkinson’s improve their quality of life, this non-contact boxing program allows participants to “fight back” against the disease, feel comfortable and gain confidence in their abilities. This safe and engaging progressive fitness program will challenge, motivate and inspire you.

Last Thursday of each month

Level 3 • 3 to 3:45 p.m.

Riding an indoor stationary bicycle has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by as much as 35%. Join for the cardiac and symptom relief health benefit, stay for the music and fun.

Mondays • 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Fit 4 Life is for eligible participants who have recently completed RUSH Copley's Cardiac Rehab program and have the ability to exercise without assistance or cardiac monitoring. Physician approval is required. Six-month program with option to join as an all-access member after the initial term. $39/month for 6 months. To schedule, call (630) 978-6280.

Return to Activity is a specialized training program available to patients following the completion of treatment and therapy with RUSH Copley’s Hand and Upper Extremity Program. Participants will be guided by a personal trainer through safe and effective exercises, to help regain strength, mobility and range of motion required for daily and recreational activities. A referral from a Castle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine physician is required. 6-week program includes 10 sessions for $350.

This all-age aquatic program is designed for persons with varying degrees of arthritis. Range of motion and endurance exercises will strengthen muscles and joints. 10-week session.

Dates:

June 14 – August 16

Fee: $40 Member $60 Nonmember

Day and Time:

Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This class includes a variety of exercises designed specifically to meet the needs of new and expectant mothers. This class will include low impact aerobics, moderate strength training, core strengthening and stretching. 8-week program.

Dates:

June 20

– August 8

Fee: $55 Member $80 Nonmember

Day and Time:

Tuesday • 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.