Windom Area Health Bridge the Gap promotes continued recovery after knee or hip surgery weeks," Lindsey explains, "and we work on strength, form, and im proving any gait deviations." Knee and hip replacements can be life-changing, bringing mobility back and reducing pain. Participating in physical thera- py before and after these surgeries helps to promote the best long- term results and generally im- proves the rate of recovery At Windom Area Health (WAH), patients who have completed their post-operative physical therapy at the Rehabilitation Department are given two options to continue building strength and mobility: a free month of membership at the Wellness Center or a free 8-week program called Bridge the Gap Bridge the Gap is a post-rehabili- tation program offered at the Well- ness Center for patients who have had total knee or hip replacements and then completed their physical therapy through the Rehabilita- tion Department. Those who go through Bridge the Gap work with Lindsey Englar, Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. "The program consists of sessions twice a week for eight The Bridge the Gap program was started in March of 2021 as a partnership between the Rehabili tation Department and the Well- ness Center. Each patient's Physi- cal Therapist sends a referral with basic exercises that the patient is cleared to do upon finishing tra- ditional rehabilitation along with any restrictions. Continue to: Increase Strength Develop Form Improve Gait Build Endurance "We start based on those recom- mendations and then we build onto the exercises as I see im provements in muscular strength and endurance." Lindsey adds, "I also send progress notes to the patient's Physical Therapist at the four week and eight week marks so they're kept up to date. Addi- tionally, if there are any questions or concerns that I or the patient have, it's great to be able to call and speak with their PT and work together to get things answered." An additional benefit of the program is for patients whose insurance has reached its maxi mum visit coverage or is no longer BRIDGE THE GAP Bridge the Gap is a post-rehabilitation program offered at the Wellness Center for patients who have had total knee or hip replacements and then had their physical therapy through the Rehabilitation Department at Windom Area Health. Patients can opt for this free 8-week program after physical therapy, consisting of 2 sessions per week. Call 507-831-0673 to learn more. W WELLNESS CENTER WA H 2150 Hospital Dr. | Windom, MN 56101 | 507-831-0673 SUBMITTED LINDSEY ENGLAR, Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist (middle) has been providing fitness services in the Wellness Center for over five years. covering physical therapy post- surgery Bridge the Gap is free to those who opt in and provides a great option to enable patients to continue their recovery process with reduced financial concerns. For individuals who are not eligible for the Bridge the Gap program but would like to improve their strength, mobility or bal Personal Training Can Help With: Mobility Weight Loss Balance Weight Management Strength Training Active Aging . ance, Personal Training is offered at the Wellness Center, providing individualized support for all ages, whether it is to manage weight. regain mobility, build strength or any variety of fitness goals. To learn more about the Bridge the Gap program or Personal. Training options, call 507-831-0673. . Lindsey Englar, ACE-CPT Mara Smith, NASM-CPT Our goal is to improve your physical health, overall wellness, and maintain healthy lifestyle changes. Learn more on the Wellness Center page at windomareahealth.org or call 507-831-0673 today! 2150 Hospital Dr. | Windom, MN 56101 | 507-831-0673 W WELLNESS CENTER Windom Ares Health Windom Area Health Bridge the Gap promotes continued recovery after knee or hip surgery weeks , " Lindsey explains , " and we work on strength , form , and im proving any gait deviations . " Knee and hip replacements can be life - changing , bringing mobility back and reducing pain . Participating in physical thera py before and after these surgeries helps to promote the best long term results and generally im proves the rate of recovery At Windom Area Health ( WAH ) , patients who have completed their post - operative physical therapy at the Rehabilitation Department are given two options to continue building strength and mobility : a free month of membership at the Wellness Center or a free 8 - week program called Bridge the Gap Bridge the Gap is a post - rehabili tation program offered at the Well ness Center for patients who have had total knee or hip replacements and then completed their physical therapy through the Rehabilita tion Department . Those who go through Bridge the Gap work with Lindsey Englar , Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist . " The program consists of sessions twice a week for eight The Bridge the Gap program was started in March of 2021 as a partnership between the Rehabili tation Department and the Well ness Center . Each patient's Physi cal Therapist sends a referral with basic exercises that the patient is cleared to do upon finishing tra ditional rehabilitation along with any restrictions . Continue to : Increase Strength Develop Form Improve Gait Build Endurance " We start based on those recom mendations and then we build onto the exercises as I see im provements in muscular strength and endurance . " Lindsey adds , " I also send progress notes to the patient's Physical Therapist at the four week and eight week marks so they're kept up to date . Addi tionally , if there are any questions or concerns that I or the patient have , it's great to be able to call and speak with their PT and work together to get things answered . " An additional benefit of the program is for patients whose insurance has reached its maxi mum visit coverage or is no longer BRIDGE THE GAP Bridge the Gap is a post - rehabilitation program offered at the Wellness Center for patients who have had total knee or hip replacements and then had their physical therapy through the Rehabilitation Department at Windom Area Health . Patients can opt for this free 8 - week program after physical therapy , consisting of 2 sessions per week . Call 507-831-0673 to learn more . W WELLNESS CENTER WA H 2150 Hospital Dr. | Windom , MN 56101 | 507-831-0673 SUBMITTED LINDSEY ENGLAR , Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist ( middle ) has been providing fitness services in the Wellness Center for over five years . covering physical therapy post surgery Bridge the Gap is free to those who opt in and provides a great option to enable patients to continue their recovery process with reduced financial concerns . For individuals who are not eligible for the Bridge the Gap program but would like to improve their strength , mobility or bal Personal Training Can Help With : Mobility Weight Loss Balance Weight Management Strength Training Active Aging . ance , Personal Training is offered at the Wellness Center , providing individualized support for all ages , whether it is to manage weight . regain mobility , build strength or any variety of fitness goals . To learn more about the Bridge the Gap program or Personal . Training options , call 507-831-0673 . . Lindsey Englar , ACE - CPT Mara Smith , NASM - CPT Our goal is to improve your physical health , overall wellness , and maintain healthy lifestyle changes . Learn more on the Wellness Center page at windomareahealth.org or call 507-831-0673 today ! 2150 Hospital Dr. | Windom , MN 56101 | 507-831-0673 W WELLNESS CENTER Windom Ares Health