Bridging the Gap Between Health Care and Fitness

The ongoing goal of these programs is to help participants feel comfortable while transitioning from medical care into a customized exercise plan. A strong emphasis on education and team work, including positive staff interaction, individualized attention, and continued correspondence with the referring source have made the Transitional Care program a major success.

Leslie, from Ann Arbor, MI is one of many Transitional Care program success stories. A victim of a motor vehicle accident in 2007 which resulted in numerous fractures, surgeries and an eventual hip replacement, Leslie was referred to the Transitional Care program after her progress hit a plateau in physical therapy.

With the help of the Transitional Care fitness staff, Leslie increased her strength, endurance and balance.

She now has a much easier time getting into and out of circuit training strength equipment and no longer needs an aide to assist her at the center. Leslie attributes the gentle pushing and creativity of the program’s staff to helping her reach monthly strength goals. Her success at the center through the Transitional Care program has translated into functional improvements in her daily living.