Carle Therapy Services Wellness Classes

Carle Therapy Services Community Wellness Classes are currently offered in the Champaign-Urbana area.  For more information, call (217) 383-6651.

  
Diabetes

This class emphasizes education, exercise and monitoring to help people living with diabetes lead a healthy life.  They also learn what these levels mean in terms of exercise and wellness.  The fitness component of the class consists of warm-up techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises and cardiovascular exercise. Blood sugar, blood pressure and pulse are monitored at each class. The dynamics of group exercise also offers support for the person with this condition. The class is held twice weekly.

Weight Loss Water Aerobics

Working out in water greatly reduces the amount of compression forces throughout a person’s joints.  This gives a person who is 30% or more over their ideal body weight the ability to participate in a cardiovascular weight loss program at a higher level than on land.  There is also less chance for injury when completing exercises in the water. The dynamics of group exercise also offers support for the overweight participant. The class is held twice weekly.

Prenatal Water Aerobics

This class takes place in the aquatic therapy pool.  The water supports the weight of the baby making it easier to exercise while minimizing jarring or pressure.  This allows expectant mothers to participate in an aerobic workout with reduced pressure throughout the abdomen and pelvic area.  This class is held twice weekly.

Senior Water Aerobics

The moderately active older individual may benefit from this class. Group consists of warm-up, aerobic exercise, stretching and cool down exercises in the water.  Participants may also exercise at their own pace if they prefer to. The dynamics of group exercise also offers support for the individual. The class is held twice weekly.

Chronic Pain

This aquatic class is designed to address pain from a variety of diagnoses such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain or injury.  Properties of the water such as warmth and hydrostatic pressure can have great benefits for those with chronic pain. Participants may also exercise at their own pace if they prefer to. The dynamics of group exercise also offers support for the individual with chronic pain conditions. The class is held twice weekly.

Ai Chi

This class offers simple water exercise and relaxation techniques. It is conducted at shoulder level depth in the pool.  Ai Chi movements involve balance and trunk rotational components and are practiced dynamically, repeating the movement in rhythm with breathing.  Ai Chi has been found to be helpful for a variety of chronic conditions as well as for general overall health and flexibility.  This class is currently held once a week.

Osteoporosis

This class emphasizes exercises on land, education and motivation to help people with osteoporosis develop and maintain healthy lifestyles.  Emphasis is placed on weight bearing exercises, strengthening exercises, posture and balance.  The dynamics of group exercise also offers support for the person with this condition. The class is held twice weekly. 

Fall Prevention and Balance

Our Fall Prevention/Balance program is a land based exercise class. This class is based on the Otago Balance Exercise program which can: help reduce falls up to 35%, reduce the severity of an injury during falls, and prevent functional decline in older adults. The class participants are also introduced to other approaches and strategies for fall prevention.  The classes meet weekly.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors

This class incorporates yoga poses to gently stretch and strengthen the body and relaxation techniques to calm the mind. Modifications to poses may be made to address individual needs. The class is open to survivors of any type of cancer at any point in their recovery process. No yoga experience is necessary.  This class meets weekly.