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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President Biden Signs Parkinson’s Bill into Law

ICYMI: This past Tuesday, July 2, the President signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, into law. Learn more courtesy of the Parkinson’s Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/blog/awareness/national-plan

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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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Did you know this week is Hand Therapy Week?

Organized by the American Society of Hand Therapists and held June 3-9, 2024, it espouses the benefits of hand therapy. We’re big believers too – our most popular virtual package is our Hands Package, which includes targeted exercises to improve strength, coordination, and flexibility, along with an exercise calendar and bonus videos. Learn more at…

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Congress 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…

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Support PWR! for Arizona Gives Day on April 2

Arizona Gives Day is April 2! Your support fuels our work to help People with Parkinson’s get better and stay better with exercise. Help us kick-off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by giving a gift on Arizona Gives Day at https://www.pwr4life.org/about/donation/. PWR! is a Qualified Charitable Organization (#22122) for AZ tax credits. Thank you for your generosity!…

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April 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…

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PWR!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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