The advanced stroke recovery program is a moderate intensity exercise class with stretching, functional strengthening, balance, and agility components. Classes are an hour in length, 2 x week for 4 months.

Self-referrals can be made by phone or email by patients and families impacted by a stroke, as well as healthcare professionals who are working with patients living with a stroke.

Class Information:

• Time: Tuesday & Friday 9:15-10:15AM
• Cost: $15 per class ($480 total)
• Location: 1670 Empire Blvd., Suite 100, Webster, NY 14580
• Director: Call Lindsay Zanghi, PT, DPT at (585) 507-2184 for questions
• Schedule Evaluation:** Call GVPT at (585) 671-0850 to schedule your evaluation

**All patients considering the program must have an evaluation by a physical therapist in the Webster GVPT location prior to participating.

All patients considering this program should be able to perform the following:

• Walk minimum of 10 feet with no more than supervision assistance (assistive devices are welcomed)
• Tolerate 60 minutes of exercise, with breaks taken as needed
• Good cognition and understanding of exercise instruction
• Have access to transportation to attend weekly classes

This program reduces secondary effects from living with a chronic stroke.

The many benefits of this program include:

• Reducing risk of falls
• Improved cardiovascular health
• Improved bone density
• Socially stimulating environment
• Increased aerobic capacity

Added benefits of the class:

• Monthly newsletter with information and education about living your life after a stroke
• Use of pedometers during session to track your steps during the class and help with motivation