Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you work with specific conditions or diagnosis?
We work with and have experience working with individuals of all physical disability diagnosis in one on one and group settings. We regularly work with the following diagnosis following or in addition to their traditional therapy:
Stroke
CP
Spina Bifida
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinsons
Spinal cord Injury (Quadriplegic & Paraplegic)
Transverse Myelitis
Amputee
TBI/Anoxic Brain Injury
Polio/Post Polio
Lewy Body Dementia
and more.....
2. What ages do you work with?
Our youngest adaptive fitness participant is 6 years old and our oldest has been 91 years young both of varying diagnosis
3. Do I have to attend a diagnosis specific class to participate?
While we do offer diagnosis specific classes, all of our classes are appropriate for all abilities. (Here is why.....)
Our Adaptive Trainers have experience working with all abilities and can safely adapt and uniquely individualize a challenge for the following diagnosis in group setting: Stroke, SCI, Amputee, MS, Parkinsons, CP, SB, and many more....We are experts in the field of adaptive fitness and put the safety of our participants before all else. We don't just adapt to get you moving, we observe and discuss current need and limitations and then apply individualized adaptive exercise during group or 1:1 session to help improve your function.
4. How much does it cost?
Some of our programming is provided at no cost through a partnership with Medstar National Rehab Hospital, other classes are nominally priced at $20 per person, our 1:1 sessions range from $85-$150 for individualized programming and attention.
5. Do you offer discounts?
While we don't offer discounts for our 1:1 sessions, we do offer discounted group class memberships and also have the no cost option for everyone. Additionally, you can apply for a scholarship grant through the Adaptive Fitness Legion (AFL) a 501 (c)(3) for fully funded sessions.
A group rate is $250/Month for unlimited class participation (Structured Trainer led classes)
6. Do I have to sign up for classes?
Sign up is required for ALL classes to ensure a space in class and to allow the lead trainer program design for the listed participants
To sign up you have to go to Eventbrite
or you can click on the class sign up link above
7. Can I bring my trainer or therapist to see what I do here?
We respectfully ask that you inquire directly with us. We respect the privacy of our other sessions and classes and do not want anything to be taken out of context and utilized in an unsafe manner.
In addition, outside trainers or therapists training or hands on with you while at DPI Adaptive Fitness during member or open gym time is NOT Permitted. We have a team of adaptive trainers that utilize the adaptive training strategies we believe can maximize your outcomes, if you're interested in working with one of our adaptive trainers let us know and we'll set you up for an assessment!
We regularly present to rehab clinics and hospitals and are happy to present to your therapists clinic to educate them on who we are and what we do.
8. I am a trainer and am interested in learning about what you do, can I stop in to check it out?
We ask that you instead contact us to schedule a visit that is convenient with our gym's needs, we work by appointment only and focus 100% attention to our clients.
In addition, If you are interested in our no cost classes or any other class but are not a participant please do not reserve a space that could be open for someone wanting to utilize the adaptive gym.
9. Why are sign ups important?
We strive to offer the BEST adaptive fitness experience possible, in doing so we plan according to the number of and ability of participants signed up.
This way we can maximize time and provide as much individual instruction as possible.
10. Do I have to fill out a waiver?
Yes, we have separate waivers for our DPI Adaptive Fitness Programming, No Limits (Medstar NRH) Programming and RSB Parkinsons.
We require a waiver for each, even if you have completed one for RSB you would still be required to fill one out for Medstar NRH and so on....
* Check out our gym rules below
We work with and have experience working with individuals of all physical disability diagnosis in one on one and group settings. We regularly work with the following diagnosis following or in addition to their traditional therapy:
Stroke
CP
Spina Bifida
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinsons
Spinal cord Injury (Quadriplegic & Paraplegic)
Transverse Myelitis
Amputee
TBI/Anoxic Brain Injury
Polio/Post Polio
Lewy Body Dementia
and more.....
2. What ages do you work with?
Our youngest adaptive fitness participant is 6 years old and our oldest has been 91 years young both of varying diagnosis
3. Do I have to attend a diagnosis specific class to participate?
While we do offer diagnosis specific classes, all of our classes are appropriate for all abilities. (Here is why.....)
Our Adaptive Trainers have experience working with all abilities and can safely adapt and uniquely individualize a challenge for the following diagnosis in group setting: Stroke, SCI, Amputee, MS, Parkinsons, CP, SB, and many more....We are experts in the field of adaptive fitness and put the safety of our participants before all else. We don't just adapt to get you moving, we observe and discuss current need and limitations and then apply individualized adaptive exercise during group or 1:1 session to help improve your function.
4. How much does it cost?
Some of our programming is provided at no cost through a partnership with Medstar National Rehab Hospital, other classes are nominally priced at $20 per person, our 1:1 sessions range from $85-$150 for individualized programming and attention.
5. Do you offer discounts?
While we don't offer discounts for our 1:1 sessions, we do offer discounted group class memberships and also have the no cost option for everyone. Additionally, you can apply for a scholarship grant through the Adaptive Fitness Legion (AFL) a 501 (c)(3) for fully funded sessions.
A group rate is $250/Month for unlimited class participation (Structured Trainer led classes)
6. Do I have to sign up for classes?
Sign up is required for ALL classes to ensure a space in class and to allow the lead trainer program design for the listed participants
To sign up you have to go to Eventbrite
or you can click on the class sign up link above
7. Can I bring my trainer or therapist to see what I do here?
We respectfully ask that you inquire directly with us. We respect the privacy of our other sessions and classes and do not want anything to be taken out of context and utilized in an unsafe manner.
In addition, outside trainers or therapists training or hands on with you while at DPI Adaptive Fitness during member or open gym time is NOT Permitted. We have a team of adaptive trainers that utilize the adaptive training strategies we believe can maximize your outcomes, if you're interested in working with one of our adaptive trainers let us know and we'll set you up for an assessment!
We regularly present to rehab clinics and hospitals and are happy to present to your therapists clinic to educate them on who we are and what we do.
8. I am a trainer and am interested in learning about what you do, can I stop in to check it out?
We ask that you instead contact us to schedule a visit that is convenient with our gym's needs, we work by appointment only and focus 100% attention to our clients.
In addition, If you are interested in our no cost classes or any other class but are not a participant please do not reserve a space that could be open for someone wanting to utilize the adaptive gym.
9. Why are sign ups important?
We strive to offer the BEST adaptive fitness experience possible, in doing so we plan according to the number of and ability of participants signed up.
This way we can maximize time and provide as much individual instruction as possible.
10. Do I have to fill out a waiver?
Yes, we have separate waivers for our DPI Adaptive Fitness Programming, No Limits (Medstar NRH) Programming and RSB Parkinsons.
We require a waiver for each, even if you have completed one for RSB you would still be required to fill one out for Medstar NRH and so on....
* Check out our gym rules below
DPI ADAPTIVE FITNESS GYM RULES
1. For the safety of all participants please read all rules in their entirety
2. Always respect and encourage your fellow adaptive gym members
3. No Drinks/Food allowed past the Relax Zone
4. Please keep personal belongings in Relax Zone (Place belongings in lockers, under benches and coat racks not on benches where people sit)
5. Use bathrooms or private room if changing room is needed
6. Ask a trainer if equipment adjustments are needed
7. We love being social, but If your session is over please go hang in the Relax Zone.
8. Train Hard or go home
9. Sign ups are required for all classes!
10. No Soliciting/No outside trainers or therapists permitted to train in the gym
11. Read rule #1 again
2. Always respect and encourage your fellow adaptive gym members
3. No Drinks/Food allowed past the Relax Zone
4. Please keep personal belongings in Relax Zone (Place belongings in lockers, under benches and coat racks not on benches where people sit)
5. Use bathrooms or private room if changing room is needed
6. Ask a trainer if equipment adjustments are needed
7. We love being social, but If your session is over please go hang in the Relax Zone.
8. Train Hard or go home
9. Sign ups are required for all classes!
10. No Soliciting/No outside trainers or therapists permitted to train in the gym
11. Read rule #1 again