BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND....THE WESTFIELD AREA Y HEALTHY BACK PROGRAM

The Westfield Area Y is pleased to bring back the four-week “Way to a Healthy Back Program” at the Main Y Facility, 220 Clark Street in Westfield. The program will run on Thursdays from March 5th–March 26th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm.

AmeriCare Physical Therapy will provide the knowledge and tools to put you in control of your back and neck. Participants will learn posture tips, proper body mechanics including safety with lifting, bending, sitting, and standing. After four weeks, attendees will leave the program with the ability to help prevent pain and injury and allow them to participate safely in their home, work and gym activities.

This informative series will be led by Certified Physical Therapists from AmeriCare Physical Therapy in Mountainside; Dr. Susan Rele, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, a long-time member of the American Physical Therapy Association and a certified McKenzie Method therapist; and Marianne Luckenbach, PT, CHT a board-certified hand therapist specializing in the treatment of upper extremity conditions and injuries. Physical therapists are licensed professionals and experts in fitness, injury prevention and post-injury rehabilitation.

Registration is required and can be done online at www.westfieldynj.org or in person at the Welcome Center at the Main Y Facility. Please contact Jean White, Health and Wellness Director at (908) 233-2700 x246 or email jwhite@westfieldynj.org with questions.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit westfieldynj.org to learn more about Westfield Area Y programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.