48 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com WHAT DO CLIENTS VALUE ABOUT THE CARE YOU DELIVER? Our Wellness Center members know that we care about them, and we are here to assist with their wellness goals. We constantly attempt to provide a variety of options to stay healthy, including a swimming pool, pickleball courts, a weight room and more. WHAT INSPIRES THE TEAM? The Wellness Center team believes that anyone’s visit can be the best part of their day. We want to provide an outlet to be healthy both in body and mind. WHAT IS ONE IDEA OR HABIT YOU WISH ALL PATIENTS WOULD INCORPORATE INTO THEIR LIVES? A little movement is better than no movement at all. There is a misconception that to see health benefits from exercise you must be exercising multiple hours a day on multiple days each week. People can see great benefits from just a little bit of movement here and there. Yes, the old tale is true, even parking a little further away or taking the stairs can help people’s health immensely. CAN YOU SHARE PATIENT FEEDBACK OR A STORY THAT HAS BROUGHT THE TEAM JOY? The MUSC Wellness Center's signature program for breast cancer survivors – Survivors Fit Club – has been offered since 2016 and provides a collection of great success stories. In fall 2022, a program participant overcame her fear of getting in the water with the support of our swim instructor and fellow program participants. This participant stepped in the pool for the first time in her life and in just three months learned to put her head under the water while performing carefully designed water exercises for breast cancer survivors. It is stories like these that bring the team joy and keep us moving forward. MUSC WELLNESS CENTER Best Fitness Center WHAT DO CLIENTS VALUE ABOUT THE CARE YOU DELIVER? Rock Steady Boxing is a team environment. Teamwork and leadership emerge, giving program participants renewed confidence and an opportunity for socialization. Our classes follow the RSB “plan of the week” curriculum, making all classes safe, different, functional and, most importantly, a lot of fun. Participants get together before and after the class for personal discussions in a relaxed, nonmedical atmosphere. Camaraderie among folks fighting the same disease is essential to the overall experience. Our RSB-certified coaches focus on Parkinson’s specifically and know what signs and symptoms to look for during class. We address these symptoms by offering certain exercises and supporting boxers with informational resources. WHAT INSPIRES THE TEAM AT YOUR PRACTICE? Our participants inspire us the most. They show up, do their best in class and leave feeling empowered. They are often surprised with how successful they are at boxing and how much fun it is to exercise with the group. Overall, they notice a difference both mentally and physically with an improvement in balance, reaction time and coordination. Participants share a number of thankful notes about their experiences. A few years ago, one of the thank you letters said: “While Parkinson’s incurably and progressively works to inhibit my ability to lead a normal life, you, through your training, skill, professionalism and heartfelt concern, give me and my fellow participants the physical workouts and constant encouragement which are vital to keep the disease away. I am not capable of expressing how grateful I am for all you do for me!” This participant has been training with us since we first started RSB in 2016 and is still in great shape at 81 years old. ROCK STEADY BOXING Best Fitness Program Photo by Jenn Cady photography. Photo by Jenn Cady photography.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjcyNTM1