New Research Shows Improvements in PT/OT Outcomes with PWR!Moves Methodology in Group Rehab Sessions

Our Dr. Becky Farley helped co-author two new studies showing patient PT/OT improvements with the application of PD-specific functional training in small group rehab sessions. This pilot research presented at WPC2023 showed that implementation of the PWR!Moves methodology in small group rehab sessions with additional focus on occupation-based tasks, fine motor coordination, cognition, and social engagement…

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Why we love Kneeling & Half Kneeling PWR!Moves

by Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PT, DPT, CEEAA Hello PWR! Professionals,  As we reflect on the power of the PWR! Retreat and finish out a month of balance-focus in our group classes, a few of our participants and my clients have commented on how challenging it was to perform the PWR!Moves in kneeling and half kneeling. It’s been great…

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Global Perspectives in Allied Health for Movement Disorders: An Interactive Virtual Journey

Join Dr. Becky Farley for this interactive webinar on June 22 exploring diverse approaches to managing PD and movement disorders, innovative treatments, and more from a team of leading experts. It’s free to attend, but registration is required: https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/830/Global-Perspectives-in-Allied-Health-for-Movement-Disorders-An-Interactive-Virtual-Journey

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Dr. Farley at Parkinson’s Wellness Day at the Valley of the Sun JCC on March 21

Join Dr. Becky Farley in Scottsdale on March 21, as she is the featured speaker at Valley of The Sun JCC’s Parkinson’s Wellness Day! Come learn about Exercise for Brain Change essentials, her vision for living your best life, and develop your own personalized “Hopamine” to supplement your Dopamine! Registration is required – learn more…

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PWR! Professionals: Keep Your Clients Active Between Therapy Sessions

Tell your clients about the newly revamped PWR! Virtual Experience! It is a guided exercise membership designed specifically to help them reduce their Parkinson’s symptoms – perfect to recommend for staying active between therapy sessions, or to continue their exercise at home when that works better for them.  The PWR! Virtual Experience is also a…

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Falling 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…

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Parkinsons 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…

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Disease-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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Disease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype?

Disease-modifying Medicines: Hope or Hype? 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 exercise.  There…

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