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, Nov 05, 2024, 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, Nov 06, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Robotics in joint replacements

    Join us for a FREE webinar with Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Julianne Forlizzi. During [...]

    St. Vincent's - Virtual
  • Free
    Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

    On Site: Innovations in knee replacements

    Join us for a FREE webinar with Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Jenna [...]

    Trumbull Marriott Shelton
  • Free
    Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, 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, Nov 21, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:30PM

    On Site: Navigating disc replacement surgery

    Start here to learn about disc replacements. Join board-certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Patrick Tomak as he discusses causes and conditions, [...]

    Midstate Medical Center - Conference Rm 2 and 3
  • Free
    Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Managing hand arthritis

    Start here to learn about hand arthritis. Join fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Chen as he discusses causes, signs, and [...]

    MidState Medical Center
  • Free
    Monday, Dec 16, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    On Site: Common causes of hand pain

    Start here to learn about common hand conditions. Join Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Hudson Seidel as he discusses common causes of hand pain, [...]

    Meriden YMCA
  • Free
    Monday, Dec 16, 2024, 1:30PM - 2:30PM

    On Site: Treatment options for severe back pain

    Join us for a free, in-person presentation to learn more about treatment options for severe back pain. Neurosurgeon, Dr. Bernardo De [...]

    Groton Senior Center
  • 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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