Centers and Programs

Parkinson's disease (PD) affects far more than movement alone. Changes in balance, cognition, strength, endurance, and daily function can significantly impact both patients and caregivers over time. As the disease progresses, many individuals also experience cognitive decline and an increased risk of PD related dementia, creating additional challenges for independence, safety, and quality of life. The Parkinson's Program is a comprehensive exercise, balance, and digital monitoring initiative designed to support long-term neurological health through evidence-based exercise, education, and community engagement. Participants and caregivers work alongside clinicians, researchers, and students in a supportive environment focused on preserving mobility, cognitive function, independence, and overall well-being while promoting healthy aging across the disease continuum.

As people age, there is an inevitable loss of skeletal muscle, resulting in the reduction of strength and power. Most adults reach their peak muscle mass around the age of 40, but without proper nutrition and exercise, people can lose up to 3-5 percent of their muscle mass after the age of 40. That's why countermeasures taken earlier in life can prevent disability later. The Longevity program is a monitored resistance and metabolic conditioning exercise program designed to decrease or reverse the muscle strength and bone losses that arise in the course of aging.

Traumatic and acquired brain injuries can profoundly affect movement, cognition, emotional well-being, and everyday function. Through a combination of monitored exercise, clinical assessment, and evidence-based rehabilitation, our program supports individuals throughout the recovery process while helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. Simultaneously, our research team is advancing new technologies and assessment tools designed to better understand brain recovery, improve rehabilitation outcomes, and enhance quality of life for patients and their families.

Peak performance requires an athlete to possess elite levels strength, power, speed, agility, balance, and metabolic conditioning. Each sport is unique and the relative contribution depends on the demands of the position and game. Inadequacies in the physical requirements necessary for the sport could stunt performance or lead to injury.  HHPI provides comprehensive sport-specific testing batteries for soccer, football, baseball, softball, swimming, wrestling, among other sports that are age appropriate and state-of-the-art.

Exercising in HHPI

• Bring: Water bottle with closed top
• Wear: Closed-toed athletic shoes and comfortable exercise clothes
• Day Locker: Available if needed