Chronic Disease Management & Rehabilitation
At the Sheridan County YMCA, we believe a health diagnosis shouldn’t define your quality of life. Our specialized Chronic Disease Management & Rehabilitation programs offer safe, supportive, and evidence-based environments designed to help participants reclaim mobility, build strength, and foster meaningful community connections.

All specialty health and group wellness offerings—including Chronic Disease support, AOA, Cardio, Strength, and Mind Body—are consolidated for easy browsing and live scheduling.

What We Offer

LIVESTRONG® AT THE YMCA

• Target Audience: Cancer survivors (9th grade through adult, newly diagnosed or years post-treatment).
• Overview: A free 12-week program in a clean, supportive setting led by specially trained instructors. Focuses on helping cancer survivors reclaim physical strength, endurance, and emotional well-being following treatment.

ENHANCE®FITNESS

• Target Audience: Older adults & individuals living with arthritis or joint pain.
• Overview: A proven, evidence-based senior fitness and arthritis management class. Combines low-impact cardiovascular movement, strength, flexibility, and social connection to help participants maintain independence and mobility.

F.E.S. BIKE REHABILITATION

• Target Audience: Individuals ages 16+ living with paralysis or neurological conditions (M.S., Parkinson’s, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, or Tremors).
• Overview: Functional Electrical Stimulation (F.E.S.) uses controlled electrical pulses to stimulate nerves and contract muscles, allowing patterned cycling. Helps reverse muscle atrophy, improve circulation, increase range of motion, and reduce spasticity. (The Sheridan County YMCA is the only facility in the region offering F.E.S. bikes for public use).