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Lorena Smalley

STEP FORWARD
Hosted By Alberta Health Services

  • This is a beginner to intermediate level functional physical activity program, suitable for people with chronic health conditions limiting their ability to move. 
  • Does not require a WSAC membership to participate.

FEES:

  • There is no instructional fee.
  • A cost of $15.00 to cover cost of exercise bands and a workbook for clients to keep.

Please call the intake phone number 780-735-3483 to register.

SERIES 1

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • Sept 2 to Oct 28 (9 weeks)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SERIES 2

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • Nov 4 to Dec 16 (7 Weeks)
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SERVICE OFFERS:

  • Individual intake assessment with a healthcare provider to determine eligibility for the STEP Forward program
  • 8-10 weeks of exercise and education, choose from Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
  • Progressive exercise, working up to between 45-60 minutes of activity
  • Kinesiologist-led education sessions about learning to move safely and self-monitoring (ongoing)
  • Occupational Therapist-led education sessions on benefits of exercise, goal setting, and community resources (x3)
  • Individual exit assessment and review of personal physical activity goals
  • One, three, and six month follow-up and intervention, as needed
  • Occupational therapy consultation, if required, during programming