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
    Wednesday, Oct 09, 2024, 9:00AM - 11:00AM

    Joint Replacement Pre-Op Patient Education - Backus Hospital

    ** To register online, please do not use Internet Explorer. **

    This class is for patients who will undergo Joint replacement [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room
  • Free
    Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Understanding joint replacement options

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

    St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Free
    Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

    Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class

    These classes are designed to educate patients on what occurs before, during and after hospitalization. The nurse navigator provide [...]

    Backus Medical Office Building - Conference Room 130
  • Free
    Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 5:00PM - 6:00PM

    Webinar: Take action for fall prevention

    Join us in free webinar to learn more about fall prevention, bone health, and what you can do. Board certified orthopedic surgeon at [...]

    Hartford Hospital
  • Free
    Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

    On Site: Understanding Back and Neck Pain

    Join us in a free, in-person information session to learn more about Back and Neck Pain. Board certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark Hornyak, [...]

    Waterford Public Library (Meeting Room)
  • Free
    Monday, Oct 28, 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 [...]

    Rose City Senior Center
  • Free
    Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

    Webinar: Relief for hip pain

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

    St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • 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
    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

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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