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Moving Day Tucson is Saturday, November 1
You are invited to join the PWR! team for Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day at Reid Park on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 a.m.! Moving Day honors loved ones and raises funds and awareness for the fight against PD. Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, your support makes an impact! Learn more and register to walk…
Read MoreSeptember 14: Living Well with Parkinson’s at the PWR!Gym
Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Join us for a day of Empowerment, Education, and Engagement — focused on Living Well with Parkinson’s. Hear from leading experts, meet others living with PD, and learn about the latest support services available near you. Together we will explore meaningful opportunities to…
Read MorePractice Makes Better: Mastering Floor Transfers
by Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PT, DPT, CEEAA In every workshop we teach, we discuss the importance of getting on and off the floor with our clients. It makes sense, since the majority of PWR!Moves are done there! So why is this task so important? The reasons are numerous! PWR!’s own Dr. Shelley Hockensmith, PT, DPT, NCS…
Read MoreLearn 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 MoreRegistration for the PWR! Retreat 2025 is OPEN!
Ready for a life-changing experience? The exercise-based PWR! Retreat lets you experience what an optimized exercise routine feels like, and it will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about rehabilitation and exercise routines in your own community or home. You will learn the vital components of a Parkinson’s disease-specific exercise routine…
Read MoreJoin us for Care Pong at the PWR!Gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join us! We’re excited to announce we now offer Care Pong at the PWR!Gym! Play with us on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday afternoons from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Ping pong offers physical, social, and cognitive benefits including improved agility, concentration, and coordination. Walk-ins welcome!
Read MoreCongress Passes National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Courtesy of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research: Last week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, sending the bill to the President to be signed into law. This historic piece of legislation is great news for everyone who cares about PD. Learn more and thank Congress at…
Read MoreApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Follow along with us on PWR’s social media 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. It promises to be a fun and educational way…
Read MorePWR!Gym Open House on April 27, 2024
Join us for the Parkinson Wellness Recovery Open House! Come to the PWR!Gym for a day filled with exercise, education, and enrichment. Whether you have Parkinson disease, are a caregiver, or a healthcare provider, this event is for you. Come meet our team, learn about our specialized programs, and discover how we can support you…
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