Improve your physical well-being and mobility through engaging, inclusive online exercise programs that are designed for people of varying abilities.
*All our online programs require registration. Registration is easy and only takes minutes to complete. Please register for your program of choice using the contact information provided below. Once we receive your registration request, someone will be in touch with you and send you the login instructions and link to access the online program.
GRASP
Have you lost arm and/or hand function
after a stroke or brain injury? If so, our
Graded Repetitive Arm Supplementary Program (GRASP) may be what you are looking for.
The program is designed to improve arm and hand strength, coordination, and the ability to use the stroke-affected arm in daily activities. If you are interested in signing up, you will go through a screening process to see if this program is the best choice for you, based on the amount of movement you have in your affected hand and arm.
By participating in GRASP, you can experience a range of benefits, including:
- Improved strength and coordination in your affected arm and hand
- An enhanced ability to perform daily activities
- Increased independence and confidence in your physical abilities
- Personalized exercises tailored to your individual needs and abilities
- Support from trained professionals and a community of individuals with similar experiences.
This is a
homework-based program,
each participant is responsible for doing the exercises daily.
Sessions:
Delivered in 10-week sessions
Registration:
For more information and to start the screening process:
Phone: 1-888-540-6666.
TIMETM at Home Study
March of Dimes Canada is partnering with the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto to deliver a free online exercise program. TIMETM at Home is an online group exercise program for people with balance and mobility challenges, led by a group of students, physical therapists and researchers from the University of Toronto. The purpose of their study is to evaluate whether an online exercise program (TIMETM at Home) is beneficial for adults with balance and mobility challenges.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, there is no cost for the program as funding is provided through a grant. If you do not have an electronic device, such as a laptop or tablet, the program will loan you one for the study. You will also receive a $15 gift card after each evaluation.
What is the TIMETM at Home program?
TIMETM at Home is a group program where an exercise video is streamed using Zoom. You will join from your own home using an electronic device such as a laptop or tablet using the Internet. The exercise class is 1.5 hours, twice per week, for 8 weeks. You follow a 60-minute exercise video that includes a warm-up, functional exercises, and a cool-down. The exercises are aimed at improving balance and mobility (e.g., standing up and sitting down, lunging, stepping, walking). You are invited to join 15 minutes before and after the class to socially interact with other participants and discuss topics related to health and wellness.
This program is for:
Adults aged 18 years and older who live in the community, have balance and mobility challenges, but who can walk at least 10 metres (with or without a walking aid), and stand up and sit down from a chair, without the need for help or supervision.
What will you have to do?
You will participate in three evaluations at the start of the study, two months and five months after the start. You will do the evaluations in your home connected to a physical therapist using Zoom. You will complete tests of balance, leg strength and walking ability and answer questions about your ability to perform everyday activities. You will need a family member or friend to be present with you for the first evaluation. After the first evaluation, we will use a random process, like flipping a coin, to assign you to one of two groups. One group will start the TIMETM at Home program immediately, the other group will start the TIMETM at Home program 5 months later.
Registration:
For more information or to learn if you are eligible, please contact the TIMETM at Home Study Coordinator:
Phone: (416) 946-7579
Virtual Exercise
Looking to improve your mobility, strength, and overall well-being from the comfort of your own home? Join our Virtual Exercise program! Based on the information contained in the
Stroke Recovery in Motion Toolkit (SRIM) we have created three levels of exercise classes that build on each other. All levels are chair based with the most advanced level doing some standing balance work.
Level One: Foundations is for individuals who are primarily using a wheelchair for mobility. The individual may or may not have good in function in both arms.
Level Two: Functional is an intermediate level and is for those who are looking to build on their current exercise routine. Individuals may use a wheelchair or walker for mobility and may have some use in their affected side arm and hand and want to work on strengthening it further.
Level Three: Focus is the most advanced level and is for those who have exercised regularly but want to focus on strength, coordination and balance.
All levels consist of a mindfulness activity, followed by warm up, core activities, short aerobic component and cool down. Come and join us to work on building a stronger more confident you!
Sessions:
Date and timing of classes will be determined based on level of mobility.
Most of our online virtual programs are hosted on Zoom, an online video chat network. For those of you who are new to connecting to Zoom or for those who need a refresher, please review the following login instructions for computer and telephone:
To interact during the sessions:
- At the time of the event, click on the website link provided for your program.
- Enter the Meeting ID number for the program if required.
- For computers with built in speakers and microphones, interact directly from your computer.
- For computers that do NOT have speakers or microphones, you can interact with what you see on the computer screen by phoning in to the session to listen and speak to other participants. Dialing in using one of the following location numbers:
1-647-558-0588 (Toronto, ON)
1-778-907-2071 (Vancouver, BC)
1-438-809-7799 (Montreal, QC)
1-587-328-1099 (Calgary, AB)
1-647-374-4685 (Toronto, ON)
