The Adapted Sports Institute is to be the preeminent, interdisciplinary resource in creating, developing and maintaining a culture that supports athletic performance and recreational activity to promote health and wellness for all individuals.
Community Adapted Sports Calendar
Our Mission
- Support individuals with disabilities in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Strive to unite and support organizations that provide opportunities for individuals to develop independence, confidence and fitness
- Integrate evidence-based and innovative treatment strategies for injury prevention and performance in adapted sports
Why choose The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Patients from across the Midwest choose Ohio State’s Adapted Sports Institute for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here’s why:
Personalized Care: Our team of specialists excels at integrating innovative, evidence-based treatment strategies for each patient. You will receive a personal evaluation that helps create an individualized care plan to meet your needs and lead you toward your health goals.
Certified Excellence: Each patient’s care team is created from Ohio State’s expert care providers: board certified physical therapists in neurologic and orthopedic clinical specialties, specialty certified assistive technology professionals, seating and mobility specialists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation engineers and athletic trainers.
Accredited Care: We are proud that our Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs at Dodd Hall and our Outpatient Medical Rehabilitation Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). CARF recognized our programs as meeting the highest standards in quality, safety and outcome measures, which provide risk-reduction and accountability in our patient care.
Nation’s Best: Ohio State’s rehabilitation program consistently ranks among the best in the nation. As an academic medical center, Ohio State offers comprehensive medical expertise, the most advanced technologies and treatment techniques, and innovative care backed by research knowledge.
Convenience: Our 5,000-square-foot facility is dedicated specifically to assistive technology services for patients, including individualized evaluation, equipment trial and training.
To participate in the program
- Most services are covered by traditional insurance plans
- Fax a completed referral from your physician
- Call to schedule an appointment

Adapted Sports Institute supports fitness, fun and healthy lifestyle for people with disabilities
An interdisciplinary program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the Ohio State College of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation that makes it easier for people with disabilities to take part in sports and recreational activities is helping improve patients’ overall health and allowing physically challenged people of all athletic abilities to live life more fully.
The idea for the program grew out of a desire to promote health and wellness in athletes with disabilities, explains Theresa Berner, OTR/L, ATP, rehabilitation clinical manager at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
Community Resources
The following are resources provided for community-based and online yoga sessions. Please note these classes frequently change. Check with the business before attending. These are general guidelines, and you should consult your referring healthcare provider or the business mentioned below if you have questions regarding your health and safety.
Adaptive Yoga: In Person (Columbus)
Ohio State Integrative Health
- Chair based classes at various times
- Offered at OSU Dublin or OSU Integrative Health/Martha Morehouse
- Roughly $17/class or $75/series
- https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/integrative-health/classes
McConnell Heart Health Center (OhioHealth)
- Chair based & gentle yoga classes weekly
- Membership-based classes only
- Contact: 614-566-5356
- https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/health-and-fitness/mcconnell-heart-health-center/services-and-features
Neuroscience Center (OhioHealth)
- Everyday Practices for Resilience Yoga and Mindfulness Class: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 6:15-7pm
- Neuro Chair Yoga: Saturdays at 11am
- Call to register, open to non-members
- Contact: 614-788-5660, nwcmembership@ohiohealth.com
- https://www.ohiohealth.com/locations/neuroscience/neuroscience-wellness-center
Westerville Community Center: Adaptive Yoga
- Adaptive/Chair Yoga, 1 session/month, $5 per session
- Instructor is experienced and able to adapt to all levels/needs including chair based
- Contact: (614) 901-6848
- https://parks.westerville.org/programs/access-for-all#ad-image-3
YMCA of Central Ohio
- Various Classes: Senior Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Meditation, SilverSneakers Yoga
- Some chair-based classes (mostly SilverSneakers)
- Locations: Powell, Grove City, Hilliard, Gahanna, Hilltop, Pickaway County, Reynoldsburg, Delaware, Whitehall
- https://ymcacolumbus.org/health-fitness/group-fitness-classes/yoga
Cancer Support Community Central Ohio
- Free, In-person and Virtual yoga classes (chair based, gentle)
- Located in Columbus on Henderson Rd
- https://www.cancersupportohio.org/programs-and-services/exercise-and-movement
Touched by Cancer (Circleville, Ohio)
- Located in Circleville, OH
- Mondays at 10:30 am and 5:30 pm; Thursdays at 9:30a
- Free yoga classes and massage for all cancer patients (must fill out questionnaire)
- More classes for non-cancer patients for $15/class
- https://www.touchedbycancertherapies.org/home.html
Adaptive Yoga: Online Resources for Specific Populations
Yoga for Amputees
- Free, Virtual (Zoom) on Thursdays at 1pm
- “Designed specifically for people living with limb loss, limb difference, or limb limitation, including those recovering from limb injury, surgery, or other conditions that limit limb function. Yoga poses and actions will be adapted to include those with and without prosthetics. Appropriate for all levels
- https://www.yogaforamputees.com/classes-training
Stephanie Carter Kelly Yoga
- Virtual yoga classes for chronic pain, back pain with physical therapist yoga teacher (Stephanie)
- Not chair based, a lot on mat or standing
- Various packages for purchase, e.g., 30 online classes for $29
- https://stephaniecarterkelley.com/
Free Community-Based Yoga Classes (Not Adaptive)
Columbus Commons Yoga Classes (Summer only)
- Free, outdoors classes in downtown Columbus Commons Park
- Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m
- Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
- https://columbuscommons.org/events/fitness/
Seven Studios
- Frequent free classes at various times each week
- Located in Grandview
- https://www.sevenstudioslive.com/
Therapeutic Yoga Resources and Recommendations
The following are online yoga resources to introduce yoga into your daily routine. These recommendations should be considered in conjunction with medical advice. Ask your therapist if you have any questions or concerns.
Free Seated/Chair Yoga
Ohio State Yoga Photos & Videos
- Chair Yoga - Arms only
- Chair Yoga - Arms and Legs
- Laying on your back (in bed or on floor)
- Handout with Photos
Leap Services Videos
- 5 chair yoga class options
- Guided relaxation videos for mindfulness
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCluKcGhYJelnOjG6E6nOyww
Free Yoga
Yoga with Adriene
- Many options, including chair and gentle yoga or yoga for specific pain or difficulties
- https://yogawithadriene.com/free-yoga-videos
Love Your Brain
- Full Library for gentle yoga, mindfulness and meditation
- Geared towards mild brain injury recovery but appropriate for all
- Requires registration with email address to access free content
- https://www.loveyourbrain.com
Insight Timer
- App for smart phone
- Guided relaxation primarily, also has various yoga videos/events
- Helpful for guided relaxation to fall asleep
- https://app.insighttimer.com