Play Fit Stay Fit: Back in the Game

For families who live in Nassau County, there is a similar program to Play Fit Stay Fit! located in Garden City, NY

Back in the Game

This innovative and unique physical education and training program, sponsored by the Foster Foundation and the Menges Family, helps children recovering from cancer or other blood disorders regain strength, balance, flexibility and overall fitness in a fun and safe environment and assimilate into everyday sports and physical activities faster. The program is designed to reintroduce physical activity and strength building after treatment has ended. Participation enables children and adolescents to feel strong and healthy and regain a sense of physical control.

Piloted and developed by the Professional Athletic Performance Center in conjunction with Winthrop-University Hospital's Cancer Center for Kids, the program is open to young cancer patients regardless of where they are being treated. The staff of Back in the Game includes world-class licensed physical therapists, many of whom hold dual licenses/certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and/or the National Athletic Trainers Association. They are educated to recognize, evaluate, treat and train every individual safely, with a focus on fun.

The 12 Week Program Includes:

One-on-One evaluation and consultation
One-on-One fitness and physical therapy
Group fitness and conditioning (2 sessions per week/45 minutes per session)

Benefits of the Program Include Improving:

Strength
Balance
Eye-Hand Coordination
Agility
Body Coordination
Flexibility Training
Core Training
Speed

Sessions are held at the
Performance Center Garden City, NY

This 20,000-square-foot center is a place where every child can have fun and improve every aspect of their physical fitness while increasing their competitive edge. The Center includes: