Stay Strong. Stay Independent. Stay You.
The Active Aging Program at Orthopedic Sports Therapy
Maybe you’ve just finished physical therapy and aren’t ready to go it alone. Maybe you’ve never needed PT at all, you just want to get stronger and move better with real clinical guidance behind you. Either way, the Active Aging Program gives you a safer, smarter way to stay active as you age.
Every program is created and overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, so you get expert-level guidance without guessing whether an exercise is right for your body.
You Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between “Generic Class” and “Clinical-Level Guidance”
Maybe you’re recently discharged from physical therapy and want continued accountability. Maybe you’re managing mild arthritis, low bone density, or a little unsteadiness on your feet. Or maybe you’ve never set foot in a PT clinic, you just want to train smarter as you get older, with more oversight than a typical gym class offers.
You don’t have to be a PT patient to join. You just have to want to move better, safer, and stronger.
Generic fitness classes weren’t built for you. The Active Aging Program was.
Created and Overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy
A Doctor of Physical Therapy designs every program and personally oversees your care, monitoring outcomes, safety, and progressions. Your class itself is led by a trained instructor working directly under that clinical oversight, so you get:
- Exercises built around your current ability, not a one-size-fits-all class
- A program designed with clinical reasoning, not guesswork
- A clear path to skilled physical therapy if you ever need it
- Ongoing monitoring for fall risk, pain, and safety, with a PT reviewing your progress
You get the energy and structure of a class, backed by the judgment of a clinician overseeing your plan.
How It Works
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Start with a one-hour PT evaluation.
We look at your medical history, movement, strength, balance, and goals, so your plan is built around you from day one, whether or not you’ve done PT before.
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Join the program, or start skilled PT if that’s a better fit.
Not everyone is ready for group training, and we’ll tell you honestly if you need something different first.
3
Train in small groups.
Train with 3–10 people on a six-month rolling curriculum. Join anytime. Progress at your own pace.
4
Get reassessed every six months (or sooner).
Get reassessed with objective measures. So you and your care team always know exactly where you stand.
Every Session Moves You Forward
Each one-hour class ($60) includes:
- Warm-up & mobility to prepare your joints and muscles for movement
- Strength & mobility training, scaled to your ability and progressed as you improve
- A few minutes on the things that matter, like fall prevention, bone health, nutrition, and staying safe at home
You’ll work on the same core movements everyone needs as they age (squatting, pushing, pulling, carrying, balancing, and getting up off the floor), each one scaled to exactly where you are right now.
We Track What Matters
You’ll never wonder if the program is working. We use objective measures like sit-to-stand tests, walking speed, balance, and grip strength to track your progress and adjust your plan, with a Doctor of Physical Therapy reviewing your results and, if you’re a referred patient, sharing updates with your care team.
You Don’t Have to Slow Down.
You Just Need the Right Guide.
Whether you’re picking up where physical therapy left off, or you’ve never needed PT and just want a smarter way to train as you age, the Active Aging Program gives you the guidance, structure, and clinical oversight to keep moving forward, on your terms.
For Referring Providers: A True Extension of Your Care Team
When you refer a patient to the Active Aging Program, you’re not handing them off. You’re staying connected.
You’ll receive:
- Objective progress updates after every reassessment
- Early flags on any safety concerns
- A clear recommendation if a patient needs to return to skilled PT
Ideal Referrals
Patients recently discharged from PT, mild osteoarthritis, osteopenia/osteoporosis, mild balance impairment, general deconditioning, or anyone who wants a safer way to stay active, whether or not they’ve been a PT patient.
Better Suited for Skilled PT First
Acute orthopedic injury, significant neurologic impairment, poor medical stability, or anyone unsafe for group participation.