We would love to have you visit the Playhouse! Please schedule and confirm your visit with the Site Director by calling (216) 529-3333 or emailing cleveland@gigisplayhouse.org, before coming by. Thank you!
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GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland • 15316 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
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GiGiFIT Adult
March 31, 2021 @ 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine physical therapy with a strong fitness focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with skilled Physical Therapists who work specifically with individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint laxity, and decreased balance. Every GiGiFIT program is safe, effective, and progressive. GiGiFIT helps participants build strength, endurance, power, joint stability, balance, and movement control. GiGiFIT empowers participants to be more independent and confident in their abilities while improving their overall health and wellness.
GiGiFIT Adult – Introduces the key movements (MMPT Principles) of foundational exercises, hip strengthening exercises, and vestibular/balance exercises, making them successful to implement and practice at any stage of life!
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- Provide individuals with Down syndrome with a road map for purposeful, specific, and successful movement across their lifetime!
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- Improve Physical Therapy Goals: Strength, Endurance, Joint Stability, Balance, Coordination, Sequencing, Independent Practice, Lifetime of Participation
- Improve Fitness: Strength, Endurance, Power, Stamina
- Improve Balance and Coordination: Joint Stability, Posture, Movement Control
For more information or to inquire for our next session, email Erin Alexeff at ealexeff@gigisplayhouse.org!