The Valley Hospital Sports Institute
The Valley Hospital Sports institute is recognized as a trusted resource for the prevention and treatment of sports related injuries and in the promotion of physical fitness within the community. The Sports Institute's medical fitness program is a unique program that provides a wide range of health and fitness services for people of all ages. A cornerstone of the Institute's offerings is the Health and Fitness Center, located in a stand-alone facility less than one mile from the hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Health and Fitness Center
The Health and Fitness Center offers adult participants access to top-of-the-line aerobic and strength training equipment in an atmosphere dedicated to the well being of its members through personalized exercise programs. Memberships are available for those who are seeking a program of regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Supervised exercise programs are designed by highly skilled exercise professionals for seniors, women's health issues, weight management, and overall physical fitness.
The cornerstone of the Health and Fitness Center is After Care Fitness, a closely supervised physical conditioning program designed to pick-up where formal therapy leaves off. After Care Fitness sessions provide individual clients with the professional guidance to continue on the road to recovery and improved fitness, building on the progress made during rehabilitation.
For more detailed information about the Health and Fitness Center and its programs, please click here to view the Center's brochure. You can also call 201-447-8133 to learn more about the Center, including fees, as well as to schedule an appointment to tour the facility.
Center for Youth Fitness
Patterned after its "adult" counterpart, the Center for Youth Fitness, located in the same facility as the Health and Fitness Center, offers a variety of traditional top-of-the-line aerobic and strength training equipment. It is also staffed by clinical exercise professionals who provide the same type of personalized attention that the adults receive.
The difference here is that the younger members are presented with virtual gaming exercise equipment and fun physical challenges in their exercise programs!
In addition, the Center for Youth Fitness receives medical guidance from Valley Hospitals Pediatric Medical Staff, including specialists in endocrinology, diabetes, cardiology, and sleep medicine.
For more detailed information about the Center for Youth Fitness and its programs, please click here to view the Center's brochure. You can also call 201-447-8133 to learn more about the Center, including fees, as well as to schedule an appointment to tour the facility.
Impact Concussion Management Program
While the majority of those who suffer a concussion (a mild traumatic brain injury usually occurring after a blow to the head) recover without problems, some may experience chronic cognitive and neurobehavioral difficulties, especially if subsequent concussions occur. Athletes are particularly vulnerable.
The foundation of proper concussion management is the implementation of baseline and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing. To perform that testing, the Valley Hospital Sports Institute employs ImPACTTM, a user-friendly, computer-based testing program, developed after several years of clinical research. ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is appropriate for athletes and others 12 years and older.
For more detailed information about the Sports Institute's Concussion Management Program, ImPACT testing, and the signs and symptoms of a concussion, please click here to view the Program's brochure. You can also call the Sports Institute at 201-447-8133 or e-mail sports@valleyhealth.com for more information or to schedule an ImPACT test.
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