The Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) Program for Stroke and Neurofitness

Condition Specific Support and Social / Recreational

Provided by University of British Columbia (UBC)

A medically supervised exercise program for people after stroke.
The Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) is an evidence-based group exercise program developed for people who have had a stroke who have some standing and walking ability, and is offered by community centres across British Columbia.

The FAME website (fameexercise.com) provide up-to-date information about the FAME programs operating within British Columbia, with helpful resources to healthcare providers to share program and registration details with their patients and their families. FAME has been shown to improve mobility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, cognitive function and muscle strength, and reduce falls. It uses principles of high repetitions and moderate intensity to drive neuroplasticity and improve function. FAME is supervised by fitness instructors, personal trainers and/or therapists. Caregivers are allowed to attend the exercise classes with the participant.

While FAME was designed for people who have had a stroke (FAME for Stroke), some centres offer the program for people with stroke and other neurological conditions (FAME for Neurofitness), such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease. For most programs, a doctor’s referral is not required to attend. Please check with the program details at each location.

Cost: Varies depending on community centre program.

Eligibility:
  • Have had a stroke (FAME for Stroke) OR any neurological condition (FAME for Neurofitness, such as multiple sclerosis / Parkinson’s disease)
  • Must be able to stand for 5 minutes
  • Must be able to walk for 10 metres without another person helping them (with or without a walking aid)
  • Must be able to communicate with the instructor and follow instructions
  • Must be able to sit down and stand up on their own
  • Must be medically stable. For example, their blood pressure or atrial fibrillation is controlled with medication; they do not have chest pain with activity.

604-714-4117

Public email: Fame.exercise@ubc.ca

Website: https://fameexercise.com/

Rehabilitation Research Program, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre - 4255 Laurel Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 2G9

Cost: Fees may apply

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Service area: Campbell River, Comox, Duncan, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Penticton, Richmond, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, White Rock + show cities

Service area cities: Campbell River, Comox, Duncan, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Penticton, Richmond, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, and White Rock

Service Types Provided
Condition Specific Support
Social / Recreational
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided at multiple locations

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