Therapeutic Fitness

Therapeutic & Specialized Fitness

As Bend Park and Recreation District encourages everyone in our community to Play for Life, we are here to help you make the most of your fitness with targeted therapeutic fitness programs which research has shown to offer health benefits.

Here are some health challenges where therapeutic fitness could offer help:

Mobility issues
Chronic conditions, especially related to joints and muscles
Preventing injury
Preparing for surgery
Recovering from surgery or injury
Next steps from physical therapy
Weight loss

Whether you are seeking low-impact and light-intensity, cardio, strength or mobility, you can take a class or work individually with an instructor or trainer to get back on track. All classes are designed to help you make the modifications recommended by your health care professional.

We’re here to help. BPRD has numerous options for you whether you are transitioning from physical therapy or beginning a dialogue with your physician to discuss your exercise plans. Contact us to keep moving to enjoy your Bend lifestyle.

Note: During inclement weather or poor air quality, be sure to check the Delays and Cancellations Report for impacts to operations.

How it works:

Bend Park and Recreation District features three therapeutic fitness program options to ensure you can Play for Life.

Individualized Fitness Programs: It’s like having your own fitness coach! Beginning with a personal consultation, your unique needs will be assessed and individualized sessions created to meet your fitness goals.

Therapeutic Fitness Registration Classes: Specially-designed for particular conditions or to achieve specific health goals, these registration classes are focused on common issues and tend to be low-impact and low-intensity classes centered on muscle strengthening for stability and mobility.

Drop-In Therapeutic Fitness Classes: Join in regular weekly fitness classes that match your needs for recovery, chronic conditions and injuries. Use your Fitness/Swim Pass.

Get started: Not sure where to start? Contact the Fitness Team at (541) 706-6188 and BPRD’s expert staff can help you find the right classes to achieve your personal fitness goals at your own pace.

Drop-In Therapeutic Fitness Classes:

For regular weekly fitness classes specially designed for recovery, low-impact and chronic conditions and injuries, you can find a class that matches your needs and use your facility pass. Learn more, see current offerings.

Water Therapy Sessions
Research has shown that pre- and post-habilitation therapeutic fitness in the water can make a huge difference in patients’ outcomes. Improve your strength and range of motion as you recover from an injury or surgery, or prepare for surgery proactively.

Moving to Music: An Arthritis Exercise Program
A lively, fun chair exercise class with upbeat, varied music to help you move more freely and without pain. Program designed by the Arthritis Foundation.

Mobility Thru Water
Consists of a series of gentle exercises which focus on improving strength, flexibility, balance, range of motion and cardiovascular fitness in a friendly, supportive social setting. Designed by the Arthritis Foundation, this is a great program for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and anyone seeking relief from chronic pain or conditions.