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, Apr 08, 2025, 11:00AM - 12:30PM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for MidState Medical Center

    This class is for patients who will undergo joint replacement surgery at Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at MidState Medical Center, [...]

    Midstate Medical Center - Conference Rm 2 and 3
  • Free
    Wednesday, Apr 09, 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
    Thursday, Apr 10, 2025, 1:30PM - 3:00PM

    Total Joint Pre-Operative Education Class for St. Vincent's Medical Center

    This class is for patients who will undergo joint replacement surgery at Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center, [...]

    St Vincent's Medical Center - Hawley Conf. Center 3A
  • Free
    Tuesday, Apr 15, 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
    Thursday, Apr 17, 2025, 10:15AM - 10:45AM

    On Site: Yoga for Mental Health

    Join Andrew Carazza, certified yoga instructor, as he guides you through each mindful session. Yoga is a gentle and restorative practice [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg
  • Free
    Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

    Webinar: Knee replacement based on your needs

    In this FREE webinar, Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Adam Driesman will discuss common [...]

    St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Free
    Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025, 7:00PM - 8:00PM

    Webinar: Same Day Joint Replacement Surgery

    Start here to learn about joint replacement surgery. Join board-certified Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Robert Kennon to learn about the [...]

    MidState Medical Center
  • Free
    Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 12:00PM - 12:30PM

    On Site: Wellness Workouts for Mental Health

    Join Nick Niro, fitness specialist, as he guides you through each energizing session. Wellness workouts are light, therapeutic exercises [...]

    Hartford Hospital - Institute of Living - Commons Bldg

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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