TIME - Together in Movement and Exercise
Implementing a Community-Based Exercise Program for People with Neurological Conditions: A Step-By-Step Toolkit
Background
In the fall of 2005, Toronto Rehab and the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation took the first steps to develop an innovative hospital-community partnership. Both organizations had recognized an unmet need for exercise and recreation for adults with physical disabilities. Access to physical activity is essential to counteract the cycle of deconditioning frequently experienced by persons living in the community with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) and brain injury. A collaboration, combining the strengths and assets of the two organizations led to the development of a unique exercise program in the fall of 2007.
The program, named TIME – Together In Movement and Exercise, is distinctive in that the exercise program is designed by physiotherapists at Toronto Rehab and implemented by the fitness instructors in community centres. With this format, individuals are assisted to take steps out of the health care system and re-integrate into community life. The program is ongoing at 2 community centres and evaluation has indicated that it is highly valued by the participants.
A Toolkit, the complete guide to implementing a community-based exercise program for individuals post-rehab based upon the TIME program, was written in 2010.
Purpose of the TIME Toolkit
- To assist other health care providers, nationally and internationally, to implement similar community-based exercise programs
- To share our experiences and the specifics of our program
- To provide all the materials needed including instructor education, the details of the exercise program, as well as procedures and criteria to maintain a safe and effective program
- Has an accompanying CD containing all the resources discussed in the toolkit.
Purchase the TIME Toolkit
In order to purchase the TIME Toolkit, you need to click on the link below. You will have the choice to buy an online version of the Toolkit or a hard copy of the booklet which includes a CD.
You will need to either pay by cheque or credit card (visa and Master Card are accepted). Once we have receive payment, we will either forward you the link to your Toolkit or put the booklet in the mail for you. If you have any questions, please contact Conference Services at conferences@torontoreha.on.ca.
Purchase the TIME Toolkit
TIME exercise program