Posts by PWR4LIFE.org
Sign-Up for the 2024 Retreat Interest List by December 11, 2023
Interested in attending PWR!’s week-long Annual Retreat in beautiful Tucson, Arizona in late May, 2024? Spots for attendees and their partners are very limited, so act now by signing up for our Interest List at www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat before December 11 to secure early access to the application. PWR!’s Annual Retreat is an inspiring week of exercise,…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! | Reminder Gym is Closed
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at PWR! As a reminder, the gym is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, and there are no live classes. If you feel the need to work off that extra stuffing, the PWR! Virtual Experience is accessible 24/7 at www.exerciseforbrainchange.org.
Read MoreDr. Farley on Urban Poling PodCast – November 12, 2023
Join Dr. Joy A. Cochran PT, DPT, and Becky Farley, founder of PWR!, in an enlightening episode of the Urban Poling Podcast. Delve into an insightful discussion on empowering individuals with Parkinson’s through exercise using the Activator Poles. Explore practical tips and strategies to enhance mobility, balance, and overall well-being, providing a fresh perspective on…
Read MorePWR! at Moving Day 2023
PWR! at Moving Day – November 11, 2023
Read MoreCan you support us in November?
Together, let’s raise $175,000 to help people with Parkinson’s get better and stay better with exercise! https://www.pwr4life.org/giving-challenge/
Read MoreThank you to our PWR! Retreat Supporters
Thank you to our PWR! Retreat Supporters We want to offer our appreciation to those who support our PWR! Retreat in 2023. Below you will find more information from those individuals and organizations. Dr. Jacob Weiss, PhD – Founder HandEyeBody Academy If you want to find out more about Dr. Weiss and his programs check…
Read MoreNow Hiring – Faculty Instructor
We’re hiring! Are you a PT or OT interested in helping teach our PWR!Moves virtual workshops? Apply today to join our team! And if it’s not the right fit for you, please help us spread the word about this wonderful opportunity through your professional networks! Visit our indeed for more information or to apply. Faculty…
Read MoreFalling with Parkinsons – Rising from the Floor
Falling with Parkinsons – Rising from the Floor Previously we considered how much therapy time is dedicated to actually be on the floor. This article circles back towards rising from the floor, because ultimately what goes down must come back up and goal-directed interventions are important. To help goal writing and therapeutic rationale, here is…
Read MoreParkinsons and Falls
Parkinson’s and Falls – Spending time on the floor Falls. Let’s face it, concern over falls is a substantial component of physical and occupational therapy treatments throughout the spectrum of therapeutic settings. Whether you work in home health, assisted living, outpatient, or acute care, you spend a lot of time considering falls. As clinicians working…
Read MoreDisease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype? Part 3
Disease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype? Part 3 From Dr. Farley I was recently asked to take part in a panel discussion hosted by the European Parkinson Therapy Centre. We were asked to provide rationale for the potential of different “medicines” to change or modify disease progression. The “medicines” discussed included pharmaceuticals, gene therapies, nutrition and…
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