Sports Health Programs & Classes

Sports Health: Programs & Classes

Register for these upcoming classes

Whether you’re a novice, a weekend warrior, or a skilled athlete, we'll help you stay fit and healthy through a variety of classes, taught by skilled professionals.

Popular Events

  • Free
    Tuesday, Jan 07, 2025, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

    Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class

    This class is designed to educate patients having spine surgery at Windham & Backus Hospital and their support person to prepare you for [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room 130
  • Free
    Wednesday, Jan 08, 2025, 9:00AM - 11:00AM

    Joint Replacement Pre-Op Patient Education - Backus Hospital

    This class is for patients who will undergo Joint replacement surgery at Backus or Windham Hospital. Providing education on how to prepare [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room
  • Free
    Wednesday, Jan 08, 2025, 3:00PM - 4:00PM

    On Site: Wellness Workouts for Mental Health

    Join the Institute of Living Family Resource Center and Nick Niro, fitness specialist, as he guides you through each energizing session. [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg
  • Free
    Thursday, Jan 23, 2025, 11:15AM - 11:45AM

    On Site: Yoga for Mental Health

    Join the Institute of Living Family Resource Center and Andrew Carazza, certified yoga instructor, as he guides you through each mindful [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg
  • Free
    Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025, 5:30PM - 7:00PM

    On Site: Understanding cervical spine disorders

    Join us for a free in-person or virtual event to learn more about cervical spine disorders. Fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at [...]

    Backus Hospital
  • Free
    Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025, 5:30PM - 7:00PM

    Webinar: Understanding cervical spine disorders

    Join us for a free in-person or virtual event to learn more about cervical spine disorders. Fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at [...]

    Backus Hospital

We'll help you achieve your fitness goals with these regularly scheduled programs.

Class pricing: $100 for 12 sessions or $10 drop-in fee per class.

For information or to register call 860.972.5945.

For more orthopedic classes offered at the Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital, click here.

Functional Fitness

Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm

  • Low impact exercises
  • Dynamic stretching
  • Active isolated stretching
  • Foam roller
  • Mobility & flexibility

Fitness Stuff!

Buff Bones®

Mon/Wed 2-3pm

  • Strengthen bones
  • Improve balance and posture
  • Safe program for people with osteoporosis and arthritis

Tai Chi/QiGong

Mon/Wed 12:15-1pm

  • Reduce pain & stiffness
  • Increase muscle strength, balance, and coordination
  • Speed healing from injuries or surgery

Over 60 Weight Training

Mon/Wed 11am-12pm

  • Building muscular strength, endurance & flexibility throughout the whole body
  • Resistance training will utilize light weights, bands, kettlebell & bodyweight movements
  • Movement-based exercises will focus on squat, lunge, upper body push & upper body pull variations

Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster TM

  • Allows individuals to start the healing process by decreasing anxiety and developing more positive attitude before, during and after surgery.
  • Learn more here >>

Sports Health Hotline

  • Have a sports injury? Want to enhance your training? Have questions? Contact one of our Sports Health Navigators.

    They are certified and licensed athletic trainers with the experience and knowledge to answer questions, give helpful advice, recommend treatments and programs, and set up appointments with one of our sports health specialists - fast.

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