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News & TIPS For FEELING STRONG and STaying strong

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New Treatment Option for People with Parkinson’s Disease at Smith Balance Center

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Upcoming Events

Dude Stretching + Mobility

May 20 • 7:45AM

Dude!

Dude Stretching + Mobility is on!

This men's-only stretching and mobility series as a way for male athletes to recover tired muscles and mobilize hard-working joints. It's great for:

-runners who don't always take time to stretch after a long run

-golfers who feel a pull with their swing

-men who feel achy when they get out of bed in the morning

-any other guys who want to work on their joint mobility and muscular flexibility

-->Fridays at 7:45-8:45AM

--> $20 per class (drop in) or $100 for 6 classes

--> Max 15 participants per class

Reserve Your Mat!

McHenry County Patriot Run for Veterans

June 26 • 7:230AM

Join us for the best 5K of the summer!

The McHenry County Patriot Run offers 1-mile, 5k and 5-mile race options and is open to walkers, runners and families! This event gives us all an opportunity to give back to our Veterans. Proceeds go to Veterans in McHenry County who have risked their lives to protect our way of life. Proceeds from the race benefit Veterans Assistance Commission of McHenry County and Veterans Path to Hope.

Location: McHenry County College

McHenry County Santa Run for Kids

December 4 • 9:00AM

Save the date for the 11th annual Santa Run for Kids!

The McHenry County Santa Run - 5K & 1 mile walk is a family fun event to help raise money for our local kids in need.

All proceeds from this event go to the following fantastic agencies who do so much for the children in McHenry County: Girls on the Run NWIL, Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, CASA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Turning Point and the Kiwanis Club of Crystal Lake.

Please join us in supporting these important agencies. We are changing lives in a positive way.

Registration Info Coming Soon!

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May 10

6:00-7:00PM

Invisible Illness Support Group

You are not alone! Just because we can't see it, doesn't mean it's not there. Join Dana, a vestibular physical therapist from Smith Balance + Concussion Center, and Courtney Behrens, a clinical social worker/therapist, for a bi-monthly Invisible Illness Support Group to meet with others who battle similar invisible illnesses.
There is no charge to attend, and family and support persons are welcome to join!

The upcoming meeting dates and topics are:

May 10: Treatment Options for Invisible Illnesses
July 12: Being Your Own Invisible Advocate (and our 1-year anniversary!)

NEW: We will be offering an opportunity to attend live via Google Meet!
Let us know you're joining. Call 815.893.9075 or email Dana at dana.tress@smithptplus.com to reserve your spot.

Join on Google Meet!

May 20

7:45AM

Dude Stretching + Mobility

Dude!

Dude Stretching + Mobility is on!

This men's-only stretching and mobility series as a way for male athletes to recover tired muscles and mobilize hard-working joints. It's great for:

-runners who don't always take time to stretch after a long run

-golfers who feel a pull with their swing

-men who feel achy when they get out of bed in the morning

-any other guys who want to work on their joint mobility and muscular flexibility

-->Fridays at 7:45-8:45AM

--> $20 per class (drop in) or $100 for 6 classes

--> Max 15 participants per class

Reserve Your Mat!

May 24

5:30-6:30PM

Stretch + Strength Yoga

This all-level class will combine stretching and strengthening while transitioning through poses. Modifications and progressions will be offered so the poses challenge YOU as you become more aware of your own mobility and strength. As with all physical activity, breath work will be a strong focal point of class.

This is a drop-in class; registration for each week is recommended as we limit space to 15 participants per class.
Cost: $ 20 per class or 6 classes for $100

Reserve Your Mat!