Learn About DBS Therapy: A Treatment Option for PD & Essential Tremor Symptoms
ATTEND THIS INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DBS THERAPY, INCLUDING ITS BENEFITS AND RISKS Join us at the PWR!Gym on Friday, June 20 at 12:00 noon to learn more about DBS Therapy, including its benefits and risks. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment option for PD symptoms…
Read MoreParkinson’s Foundation Expands Roster of Accredited Exercise Education Providers
Our Exercise Instructor PWR!Moves certification was one of the first to be accredited as a Parkinson’s Foundation Accredited Exercise Education Program, and we’re happy to see two new providers join the ranks – together, we all know exercise is medicine for People with Parkinson’s. Learn more at https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/news/accredited-exercise-providers.
Read MoreNavigating Orthostatic Hypotension in Clients with Parkinson’s Disease
by Shelley Hockensmith, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist For exercise and movement specialists, orthostatic hypotension can be a challenging obstacle. We know we need to keep our clients moving, but that can be a difficult task when they develop lightheadedness when they stand! Low blood pressure upon standing can cause falls…
Read MoreDesert Leaf Magazine
We’re honored to be featured in Desert Leaf Magazine! This article highlights how our innovative exercise programs, therapists, and supportive community are empowering people with Parkinson’s to move, thrive, and regain confidence in their daily lives. Check out the full article to learn more about what makes PWR!Gym a one-of-a-kind space for hope, strength, and…
Read MorePWR! is Hiring for Group Fitness Instructor/Exercise Therapist
We are seeking a Group Fitness Instructor/Exercise Therapist to help lead PWR!Gym group classes including in-person and virtual options. Flexible M-F hours available, including full- or part-time. Interested? Find more information and apply today at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Parkinson-Wellness-Recovery-1/jobs?jk=abedaccc3a94189d&start=0. If it’s not the right opportunity for you, help us spread the word to your networks!
Read MoreDr. Farley Op-Ed: Exercise is medicine for Parkinson’s — so why aren’t we prescribing it?
PWR!’s Dr. Becky Farley on the importance of exercise for people with PD: “The science is clear: exercise is the most promising disease-modifying therapy for PD. It reduces reliance on medication, decreases motor and nonmotor symptoms, improves motor function, provides empowerment and self-agency, enhances quality of life, and allows people to continue doing what they…
Read MoreFitness Fridays with PWR! & the Parkinson’s Foundation in April
PWR! is honored to be the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Fitness Friday partner for the month of April, which also happens to be Parkinson’s Awareness Month! The full schedule: Starting this Friday, April 4 – PWR!Moves & Aerobic Exercise with Pandora Larsen, launching on PF’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GufVoWrmOiu4_98BJpgX9rV Friday, April 11 – Strength & Balance with Pandora…
Read MoreSupport PWR! for Arizona Gives Day on April 1
Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 1. Let’s kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by supporting people with Parkinson’s to get better and stay better with exercise. Give to PWR! today at https://www.azgives.org/donate/Pwr4life to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! Thank you for your generous contributions! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
Join us on social media and at the PWR!Gym throughout April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, as we join with friends and advocates from around the world, including the Parkinson’s Foundation, Stand Up to Parkinson’s, and countless others, to spread awareness of Parkinson’s disease and those it affects. Check out all these fun things we’ve got…
Read MoreLunch & Learn – Every Tuesday in April for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Join us Tuesdays in April from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the PWR!Gym classroom to learn about the following topics: – 4/8 – Speech: Mark Higginson, SLP, discusses the benefits of speech therapy and leads a demonstration of exercises. – 4/15 – Adaptive DBS: Learn about Medtronic’s closed-loop DBS therapy that uses real-time brain activity to automatically…
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