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Read MoreEveryone needs to be strong and powerful – but that is particularly true for people with Parkinson disease. When you have Parkinson, you may feel weaker and move smaller. During the Strength Guided Plan, we will help you be stronger, move bigger, and stand straighter. The Strength Guided Plan is included in your PWR! Virtual Experience Membership
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/guided-plans-for-members/?
Read MoreRegister now to save money on our April 22nd-23rd PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop!
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/
Read MoreDon’t forget to register for our PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop on March 11th & 12th! Sign up here:
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/
Read MoreWhether or not you are newly diagnosed with Parkinson, it is always good to learn more about your health. Here’s a talk that may be helpful:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/wellness-series-exercise-and-medicine-living-your-best-life/
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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 were . . .”
Continue reading here:
https://www.pwr4life.org/disease-modifying-medicines-hope-or-hype/
Read MoreTime is running short to sign up for our February 25th & 26th PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop!
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/
Read MoreMark your calendars for our PWR! Wellness Series: Caring for Care Partners on February 15th at 4:30 PM AZ Time!
Sign up here:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/caring-for-care-partners/#pwr4life #exercise4brainchange #parkinson #carepartner #caringforcarepartners
Read MoreVolunteering at the PWR! Retreat is a great opportunity to:
Collaborate with other PD-specialized professionals,Practice new techniques and interventions,Learn from leaders in the fields of PD research and clinical practice,Give back to the Parkinson’s community, andHave fun – oh yeah, we have a great time, too!
The application process for PWR! Retreat Volunteers is now open!
Visit our website to read about the Volunteer
criteria and timelines for the 2023 PWR! Retreat.
Applications close
Read MoreWe offer a wide range of boxing classes designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s. They’re some of our most popular classes–they’re fun, high energy, and train skills that will help you combat PD symptoms! Read more here:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/have-you-tried-our-parkinson-specific-boxing/
Read MoreTime is running out to attend our PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop on February 11th & 12th! Sign up now!
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/pwr-instructor/upcoming-pwr-instructor-workshops/
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Read MoreThe PWR! Retreat 2023 will take place at The Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, from Sunday, June 4th to Saturday, June 10th. Are you on our interest list? Sign up here:
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat/
Read MoreAs a member of our PWR! Virtual Experience, you’ll have access to all of our Guided Plans! Join us now and save 50% off of the first three months with the coupon code PWRbalance
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/guided-plans-for-members/
Read MoreDisease-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…
Read MoreFall prevention is always important! Revisit our PWR! Wellness Series on Tai Chi Easy for Fall Prevention and Healthy Living today here:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/tai-chi-easy-for-fall-prevention-and-healthy-living-with-roxanne-reynolds/
Read MoreThe process of balance control is complex and dysfunction can interfere with our ability to remain upright and steady. For people with Parkinson disease, the motor and nonmotor symptoms and the side effects of medications and deep brain stimulation can further contribute to poor balance control and lead to negative psychological effects and reduced mobility and participation in life. Learn more from Jennifer, our Parkinson’s expert, talk about balance!
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/bal
Read MoreWe are seeking enthusiastic individuals with prior board or organizational leadership experience who share an interest in our mission. Read more here:
https://www.pwr4life.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PWR-Board-Announcement_12.14.2022.pdf
Read MoreWe have added more exercise videos and a second Calendar to the original Balance Guided Plan. Balance helps you to walk, stand, reach, eat, and play with Parkinson’s. Now is the time to use a Balance Guided Plan to improve how you balance in your life.
We suggest you practice the Guided Plan program for 2 months straight by repeating our first calendar plan twice OR or working through our first calendar and then adding the second calendar for the 2nd month. Doing both calendars will give you
Read MoreThere’s still time to attend our January 28th & 29th PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop but time is running out. Sign up now!
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/
#pwr4life#physicaltherapists#occupationaltherapists#pwrvirtualworkshops
Read MoreTiene Parkinson y habla español? Apúntese en el programa PWR! Connect | PWR! Conexión, un programa GRATIS de ejercicio para las personas en el sur de Arizona para mejorar sus síntomas de Parkinson. Aprender más: www.pwr4life.org/PWR-connect ——– Do you have Parkinson disease and speak Spanish? Sign up for PWR! Connect | PWR! Conexión, a free…
Read MoreDon’t forget our PWR! Wellness Series: Recharge is on January 18th at 4:30PM AZ time! Sign up here:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/recharge-2023/
Read MoreMark your calendars for our PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop on March 11th & 12th! Sign up here:
https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/
Read MoreIf you have tremor or know someone who does, check out this article written by Catherine D. Printz, DPT:
https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/do-you-have-tremor/
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