The Physical Therapy & Community Mobility Clinic (PTCMC) offers evidence-informed physical therapy services and educational programming for members of our community who cannot access insurer-covered physical therapy care. Administration for Community Living (ACL), and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, we offer 3 evidence-based falls risk reduction and walking enhancement progr
ams. All programs are taught or facilitated by qualified instructors. Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness class for adults 65 and older. Classes are twice a week for 12 weeks. The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (MBB) is a balance improvement program based on Tai Ji Quan principles. The twice-weekly, 24-week program incorporates a variety of movements from the traditional Tai Ji Quan art, with modifications specifically designed to train balance and movement control for daily life activities. The program consists of 8 core movement forms and movement drills that progress throughout the 24 week class period. Walk With Ease is a 6-week program from the Arthritis Foundation that is designed to help you make walking an important part of your everyday life. Walk With Ease can help you to reduce the pain and discomfort you may have due to arthritis, improve balance, strength and walking pace, build confidence in your ability to be physically active, and improve your overall health. Visit https://springfield.edu/walk-with-ease for more information.
