A stroke rehabilitation programme in Middlesbrough says it has had "remarkable results".
The programme aims to improve balance, movement and hand-eye co-ordination by gym use and boxing classes.
Attendees must be referred to the 10-week course which is delivered by Middlesbrough Council's sports development team at Clairville Stadium.
The course uses "neurological re-wiring" to get healthy brain areas to take over other responsibilities.
A course spokesperson said: "[Out of the eight clients on the course] one has now joined the gym, one completed the Sport Relief Mile in aid of the Stroke Association and another had used a wheelchair but was now walking, working out in the gym and swimming regularly.
"The increase in general confidence is also significant and very important for people progressing with their lives after having a stroke.
"The Action for Rehabilitation from Neurological Injuries (ARNI) programme can be challenging and needs high levels of instructor support as we use treadmills to improve walking speed and gait and boxing against pads to help improve balance and co-ordination."
