$10 a visit, or $70 a month for unlimited visits. That is the price of Keep It Going, the extended care exercise program at Lake Erie Physical Therapy in Buffalo. If you’ve been looking up senior exercise classes near me because you want to hold on to the strength you built in physical therapy, this program may suit you better than a class. You keep working on your own program, in a clinic you already know, in a space staffed by healthcare professionals.
Why it exists
Finishing physical therapy doesn’t mean you’re done exercising. Keep It Going is for patients who have completed their supervised rehab and want to keep exercising at our Buffalo clinic, maintaining what they gained and building general conditioning in a familiar setting.
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Here is how Keep It Going differs from a typical class:
- It’s not a group class. You work on your own maintenance program, set up at an initial consultation.
- Healthcare professionals staff it. Think of it as a medically oriented gym for people who have finished rehab.
- Your physicians are in the loop. Joining requires a maintenance exercise prescription and medical clearance.
- It’s not only for seniors. Older adults who want regular strength training can use it, and so can athletes getting ready for a season.
Pre-season conditioning
Keep It Going can also be used for pre-season conditioning for a sport or recreational activity, with the goal of improving performance and reducing the risk of injury. If you’re coming off an injury, start with sports physical therapy and move into the program once you’re discharged.
What you need to start
You’ll need three things:
- A prescription for maintenance exercise from your original referring physician
- Medical clearance to exercise from your family physician
- A signed waiver from Lake Erie Physical Therapy
Then call the clinic to schedule an initial consultation, where we go over your health history and exercise goals. If you started therapy without a referral, call us before you finish therapy and we’ll walk you through what’s needed.
Cost
- $10 per visit, or
- $70 per month for unlimited visits
Keep It Going is out of pocket and usually not covered by insurance. For physical therapy rates, see our pricing page.
Who it suits
People finishing rehab after a knee replacement or another surgery (see post-surgical rehab), people with back or joint problems who want to stay consistent with their exercises, and athletes heading into a season.
A note on safety
Keep It Going is exercise, not treatment. If a new pain starts, an old problem flares, or your health changes, tell the staff; you may need to check in with your physician or come back for a physical therapy evaluation. Stop exercising and get medical help right away for chest pain or pressure, unusual shortness of breath, or feeling faint.
To set up your initial consultation, call (716) 332-4838, or send a request and mention Keep It Going.