Optimal Performance is a comprehensive program consisting of multiple services to help individuals improve their functional abilities. Whether you are an athlete, have completed occupational, physical or speech therapy, or you want to improve your overall health and wellness, our Optimal Performance program can help you meet your individual goals.
While in-season training is important for student athletes, the off-season is just as critical to improve your health and fitness. Faith Regional Health Services offers a comprehensive Sports Performance program to help student athletes:
Whether you want your child to learn how to coordinate athletic movements at a younger age and learn specific drills to improve a particular area of athleticism, or your child is older, and they want to get stronger, run faster or jump higher to be more competitive in sports, Faith Regional's Optimal Performance professional, Jenni Aschoff, ATC, LAT, creates an evidence-based program specific to their goals.
If you want to stay active but don't have access to space or specialized equipment, such as a warm water pool or overhead harness system to prevent falls, our trained professional, Jenni Aschoff, ATC, LAT, can develop a fitness program tailored to your needs and goals using our specialized equipment.
During the first session, Jenni does a thorough assessment of each participant to determine the specifics of an individualized program, to maximize your time working on areas of need specific to your body. She will also re-assess your improvement along the way and continually adjust your workout as your needs change. “One size does not fit all.” To make the quickest physical gains, targeted exercises, and personalized programs are best.
There are many benefits of participating in a fitness program, but not many opportunities exist for people who need specialized therapy equipment or assistance to complete fitness tasks.
After a significant trauma or medical diagnosis or procedure, such as a stroke, Parkinson's disease, brain injury, orthopedic surgeries, and arthritis, at some point skilled therapy with a physical, occupational or speech therapist is no longer needed due to a plateau in progress, or your goals being met. When this occurs, insurance will no longer pay for these services. This is where Faith Regional's Optimal Performance program steps in. Our trained professional works with you to continue the exercises or activities you learned in therapy.
Our many Optimal Performance program options will keep you moving and enjoying life. We offer both individual and small group classes for a minimal fee. Insurance cannot be billed for these services.
Balance Practice with our Solo-Step Overhead Track & Harness System
The Solo-Step Overhead Track and Harness System is beneficial for people with neurological disorders, balance disorders, amputees, and anyone at risk of falling. The only requirement is that you need to be able to stand up from a chair with minimal to moderate assistance.
Walking or performing standing exercises using the Solo-Step provides complete fall protection when balance and strength aren't what they used to be. Decrease your fear of falling while challenging yourself in a safe environment to continue practicing balance and walking activities after you've completed physical therapy.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Balance Practice Without Solo-Step
"Use it or lose it" applies to balance as we age, which is why it is crucial to continue with balance exercises after completing physical therapy. If exercising on your own isn't appealing to you or you need some assistance, join a balance class at Faith Regional. Participants must be able to walk with or without an assistive device.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Cooking & Baking
Cooking and baking require physical and cognitive skills. Physically, you need to be able to carry items in the kitchen, bend and reach to utilize the oven or retrieve items from cupboards or the refrigerator and stand at the sink to wash dishes. Cognitively, you need to be able to plan for grocery shopping, read and comprehend a recipe, and sequence the tasks of following a recipe. Many health conditions can alter your ability to cook and bake.
Faith Regional offers an experienced healthcare professional and cook and baker to help you or a loved one continue the joys of cooking and baking while staying safe until you can do it on your own again.
Participants must have previous experience cooking and baking, show interest in returning to it, and be able to participate in the activity with assistance from our staff. Faith Regional will supply all needed items.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Exercise for People with Parkinson's Disease or Other Neurological Conditions
Physical activity has been shown to improve many Parkinson's disease and other neurological condition symptoms, which is why it is important to continue exercising after you complete physical, occupational or speech therapy. If you find exercising alone is difficult or you don't have someone to help you exercise, sign-up for our exercise program that will be tailored to your condition. We can accommodate for either standing or sitting exercises.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Paraffin Bath & Hand Stretches
A bath of molten paraffin wax and gentle stretching brings relief to hands that have arthritis or stuff after surgery or an injury. After going through occupational therapy, Faith Regional offers extended services with an exercise specialist for those who only feel relief in their hands using warm paraffin and stretching. These services serve as a maintenance program when skilled hand therapy is no longer needed or if progress is no longer being made in therapy.
Individual Paraffin Bath & Hand Stretches: 50-minute sessions
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1x/week: $45 per session
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2x/week: $40 per session
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3x/week: $35 per session
Playing Cards, Dice, Board Games, Puzzles, Etc.
Some health conditions can alter one's ability to continue enjoyable hobbies, such as playing games. Here at Faith Regional, our healthcare professional offers individual or group sessions to help you or a loved one return to these enjoyable hobbies despite physical or cognitive limitations.
Participants must show interest in playing games and be able to participate with assistance from our staff.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Quilting, Hand Embroidery or Cross Stitch
Hobbies foster creativity and bring joy and purpose to many people. When a health condition alters your ability to continue these hobbies, your quality of life may suffer.
Faith Regional is proud to offer classes taught by an experienced seamstress and exercise specialist to help you or a loved one return to sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, hand embroidery or cross stitch despite physical or cognitive limitations.
Participants must have experience with the hobby, show interest in returning to it, and be able to participate in the activity with assistance from our staff. Personal projects are encouraged to be brought in. We will provide supplies for a small fee for those who don't bring in their own projects and supplies. Fee will be determined based on supplies needed.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Strength & Flexibility Training
Keep the strength and flexibility you gained during physical or occupational therapy by participating in individual or group strength training at Faith Regional. If you haven't had previous therapy, are injury free, and want to get fit, Optimal Performance is here to help you too. No matter your fitness level, our exercise specialist will help you maintain or improve your strength with an individualized exercise routine.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Stretching to Improve Flexibility
Move easier and feel better by scheduling stretching sessions with our expert exercise specialist. As we age, most people begin to lose flexibility, and our bodies conform to the positions we are routinely in during the day. For example, if you have a desk job, you will likely develop patterns of tightness throughout your body that differ from those who are on their feet most of the day. Or perhaps you've had surgery and completely physical therapy, but you still deal with stiffness in a joint or tightness in a muscle.
You'll work one-on-one with our specialist, who will stretch you while you relax. You will also learn stretches that you can do daily at home to maintain the benefits of improved posture, circulation, and range of motion.
Package options:
- Single Session: $50/session
- Two Sessions: $45/session
- Three Sessions: $40/session
- Four Sessions: $35/session
Total Knee Replacement Maintenance Exercises
After undergoing total knee replacement surgery and physical therapy, continued exercise is crucial to recovery. If exercising on your own is still difficult or isn't appealing to you, join our exercise specialist for individual or small group exercise classes to help you maintain and improve your leg strength and fitness level.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Vocal Exercises for People with Parkinson's Disease or Other Neurological Conditions
Vocal exercises have been shown to improve many Parkinson's disease and other neurological condition symptoms, which is why it is important to continue doing vocal exercises after you complete speech therapy. Our fun, engaging sessions exercising your voice box will help you maintain the ability to speak with a voice and volume that is easier for others to hear and understand.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Warm Water Pool Exercise
Exercising in a warm pool can bring relief to sore muscles and achy joints. While insurance won't pay for endless aquatic therapy, Faith Regional recognizes that some people only feel relief moving in warm water. Our individual and small group pool exercise sessions allow you to use our state-of-the-art SwimEx pool that is maintained at a therapeutic temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a 4-foot area for mobility and 5-foot and 6-foot sections to allow complete immersion for full-body relief. Our pool also has a paddlewheel to create a variable speed current for resistive exercises, if desired.
Individual/Private 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $45/session
- 2x/week: $40/session
- 3x/week: $35/session
Small Group 50-Minute Sessions:
- 1x/week: $35/session per person
- 2x/week: $30/session per person
- 3x/week: $25/session per person
Friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
Sports Performance Training
Time is of the essence when athletes are busy and need to maximize workouts to gain as much value in as little time as possible. That’s why Optimal Performance is a critical part of an athlete’s development. We will evaluate you to determine your specific areas of muscle imbalances (weak or tight) to create an individualized program that will get you the quickest results. Let our experienced athletic trainer assess your personal goals and physical abilities to develop a program that is based on research to get you to the next level of athleticism.
Whether you are looking for youth development in athleticism for your younger child or you are a competitive athlete wanting to get bigger, faster, or stronger, Faith Regional's Sports Performance will help you reach your goals. We also emphasize reducing your risk of injury by choosing the right exercises to normalize the muscle imbalances in your body. Examples of activities include:
You can work one-on-one with an athletic trainer or in a small group of athletes with similar goals for a small out-of-pocket fee:
Individual 50-minute sessions:
Siblings or friends can sign up together and take advantage of our group incentive!
- 2-3 person group: After each individual completes 8 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 4-5 person group: After each individual completes 5 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
- 6 person group: After each individual completes 4 sessions, each will receive 1 FREE session.
SportsMetrics Agility & Speed
SportsMetrics Agility and Speed (SAS) is a program that prepares athletes during your off or preparatory season to ensure you are physically ready to begin your sports season with a solid foundation of speed, agility, endurance and strength. While improving performance, SAS also helps prevent injuries in athletes. SAS incorporates:
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Scientifically proven injury prevention
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Jump training and plyometrics
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High-intensity strength training
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Flexibility training
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Speed and agility drills
With each training session, you will work on correct form, body posture and proper technique associated with cutting, pivoting and decelerating, which are all activities highly associated with ACL injuries.
Sports Metrics Agility and Speed is a three day per week for six weeks program that is paid for out-of-pocket. Pre- and post-testing is completed so you can see your improvements. At the end of the six weeks, you will be physically ready to begin your sports season with a solid foundation. Our experienced trainer offers this six-week program for:
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Individual SportsMetrics Program 3x/week: $630
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Small Group (3-5 participants) SportsMetrics Program 3x/week: $200 per person
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Large Group (6+ participants) SportsMetrics Program 3x/week: $100 per person
In the growing world of highly competitive sports performance, don't get left behind. Take charge with SportsMetrics and get stronger, jump higher and run faster, all while staying injury free.
To take advantage of these services, call (402) 644-7396 to learn more or schedule your Optimal Performance sessions.
402-371-4880