This new study, published in Neurology, and highlighted in this recent Washington Post article, gets to the heart of all we believe – and do – here at PWR!: staying active with exercise may be associated with slower disease progression for people with Parkinson’s disease.
If you work with people with Parkinson’s disease, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of treating Freezing of Gait (FOG). FOG affects nearly 40% of people with PD and tends to become more prevalent as the disease progresses. It can be unpredictable, contribute to falls, and have a significant impact on a person’s confidence and independence.…
PTs/OTs: You’ve been asking for it, and we listened! Weekends don’t work for you or your schedule to become a PWR!Moves certified Therapist? We’ve got you covered! Get PWR!Moves certified virtually during the week, coming this February 22-23, 2027. Learn more and register at www.pwr4life.org/therapist-workshop-in-february-b.
For those of you that met Monika Lukasiewicz at our recent ‘Problem Solving Daily Life’ Lunch and Learn in August, or if you’re interested in small changes you can make in your home environment to make big differences in safety and quality of life, check out Monika’s talk that she will be giving as part of…
PWR! is honored to be a 2026 Arizona Daily Star Readers’ Choice Finalist for Best Physical Therapy! You are allowed to vote for us once per day now through Sunday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Help us spread the word and please vote daily!
Fundraising for Parkinson’s Patients: Northern Arizona University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students host an annual 2k/5k/10k run/walk and silent auction to raise funding for patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Arizona. Working closely with this population has created a deep desire within the students to help make treatment more available and affordable, preventing the devastating progression…
The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) met for the first time in late June to help advance a national effort to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure PD and related disorders. The meeting featured PD Congressional champions, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) and an overview of the National Plan to…
Learn more about Augmented Feedback, a concept which intersects movement sciences, rehabilitation therapy, and psychology, in speech and physical therapy. This module discusses the use of a calibrated feedback device which can provide targeted training for vocal strengthening for patients with Parkinson’s disease or a related diagnosis. Learn more and get unlimited 12-month access for…
Perfect for those who have taken our Freezing of Gait Therapist recertification or will be taking it soon! Join Dr. Farley for this 15-minute case presentation on FOG episodes to learn how PTs can assess FOG phenomenology and other functional limitations to design effective rehab that reduces FOG.
You’re invited! Join us on Saturday, April 11 for Parkinson’s: Ask, Learn, & Connect with Dr. Cynthia Reed, MD, Movement Disorder Neurologist, Stephanie Gillespie, NP, and Q&A with a panel of PD experts. This inspiring day of education and empowerment is brought to you by our wonderful sponsors Medtronic, Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital, and…
This April, we invite you to partake in one of our fun and informative Parkinson’s Awareness Month activities as we collectively raise awareness of PD and those it affects. Here’s a sampling of our activities, and we invite you to check out our socials – we’re sharing lots of our festivities there almost every day!
“Across research and clinical models, three principles consistently emerge: exercise must be intense, tailored, and consistent. These principles are not theoretical; they are facts that show up every day in the lives of those with PD.” We’re proud to be mentioned in this American College of Sports Medicine article by our friends at Movement Revolution on…
We’re proud to announce our PWR!Moves Instructor Certification workshop has had its accreditation renewed by the Parkinson’s Foundation for another three years! Being recognized as an Accredited Exercise Education Provider puts PWR! in select company alongside providers who create curricula for individuals who are specifically qualified to design and implement safe and effective exercise programs,…
Did you know Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 7? Help kick-off Parkinson’s Awareness Month by making a gift to PWR! to support people with Parkinson’s getting better and staying better with exercise. Make your gift at www.pwr4life.org/about/donation to help ensure that more people with PD live their best lives! PWR! is a Qualified Charitable Organization (#22122)…
KGUN 9 Feature: PWR! Gym offers new techniques and exercises to help people with Parkinson’s Disease
Over the holidays, local Tucson TV station KGUN 9 did this wonderful profile of PWR! – did you catch it? As we always say, we appreciate the coverage of the community we’ve helped nurture here at the PWR!Gym and we couldn’t do it without you! Read/watch at: https://www.kgun9.com/news/community-inspired-journalism/northside-news/pwr-gym-offers-new-techniques-and-exercises-to-help-people-with-parkinsons-disease
Did you know? All PWR!Moves videos are available in Spanish on YouTube, expanding access to evidence-based movement for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Watch, move, and share with our Spanish-speaking community. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsRmTAYV0uGy2ggz-RwcSwD2S1880BOy0
Originally used at the PWR!Gym, this 8-week Care Partner Support Group Template is a great resource to help kickstart meaningful support for those who care for people living with Parkinson’s. This 8-week template provides everything you need to get started—from discussion topics and group prompts to resources and optional activities. Learn more and get unlimited 12-month…
May 3-9, 2026 | El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort The 2026 PWR! Retreat is happening May 3-9 at the beautiful El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort and AAA Four Diamond hotel. This annual Retreat is an inspiring week of exercise, education, enrichment, and empowerment for people living with Parkinson’s disease including: Activities for people with…
Fridays, January 16 through March 20 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sign-Up at Front Desk Join PWR! founder and chief science officer Dr. Becky Farley for cardio coaching on Friday afternoons starting January 16! While you are sweating, you’re invited to be part of a U of A PD research study led by a former PWR!Gym volunteer…
Fifteen years ago, we started with a simple but powerful belief: that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can get better and stay better with exercise. Since then, with your support, we’ve built something extraordinary: Thousands of people with PD moving with confidence, strength, and hope. Over 12,000 rehab and exercise professionals trained to deliver Parkinson’s-specific…
We seek a mission-driven leader with a proven track record of management, operational excellence, and supporting a high-performance culture. The Director of Operations will optimize systems, drive measurable results, and collaborate with the CEO to advance our vision while preserving our creative, mission-focused principles. This role requires strong financial, HR, and operational expertise and the…
Ready to build better balance, strength, and agility? We just released six full-length PWR!Moves exercise classes on our YouTube channel. These classes are designed to help you move with more confidence, control, and power — whether you’re new to exercise or looking to stay active at home. Watch now and start moving with us: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsRmTAYV0uGwJ-f0lOqT-ylQHHQJYYn_3
It’s not too early to be thinking about #GivingTuesday, coming up on December 2, 2025. This year, a very special donor has stepped up with a matching gift for PWR! – $5,000! That means your gifts are doubled if we can hit $5,000 in Giving Tuesday donations! Help us take advantage of this generosity by…