Register below for any of these community workshops by physical therapists from Massachusetts General Hospital, in partnership with Cary Memorial Library:
The Importance of Ongoing Therapeutic Exercise After Stroke
Friday, September 20, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Exercise is an important part of the recovery process when one has experienced a stroke. This talk will focus on what the research says about why exercise is important and what kinds of exercise are beneficial to improve one's day to day function. The talk will be given by Sarah Bell and Kelly Hussey, who have been outpatient physical therapists at MGH for over 15 years, now working as senior PTs at MGH-West in Waltham. They both obtained their certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) in 2015. The patient population they work with includes people with stroke and other acquired brain injuries, as well as those with any neurologic or balance-related conditions. This program is in partnership with Cary Memorial Library and Supportive Life Inc., a non-profit health care organization.
Exercise Recommendations for Older Adults
Friday, October 18, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Exercise is a foundational habit for good health. This course will detail the components of a healthy exercise program for the older adult. During this one-hour course, we will discuss the roles of strengthening exercises, cardiovascular exercise, balance exercise, and flexibility exercises in promoting health and longevity. Participants will learn the benefits each type of exercise offers and how to implement a personalized exercise program. The speaker for this talk will be Jakob Hildebrandt, PT, DPT. Jakob is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy working at MGH Waltham. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Michigan and received his doctoral degree in physical therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Jakob treats patients of all ages and activity levels. His clinical interests include lower extremity and shoulder injuries. Jakob also dedicates some of his time to educating physical therapy students and residents. This program is in partnership with Cary Memorial Library and Supportive Life Inc., a non-profit health care organization.