“If you can’t go out and walk with your dog, engage in your favorite sports, and do the hobbies you enjoy, then those are the things you need to practice. We call it functional skill training, and we make it more like life.”Wondering about the benefits of exercise in treating Parkinson’s? Curious what PWR! and…
Will you join our Moving Day team? Together with the Parkinson’s Foundation, we can raise funds, awareness, and understanding of Parkinson’s disease while connecting with the PD community. Moving Day Tucson is at Reid Park on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Events start at 9 am. Sign up to join us here: https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/TR/MovingDayEvent/General?team_id=80116&pg=team&fr_id=5696
Join PWR!, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and advocates around the country in taking action to support the 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s disease. You are invited to sign a petition urging a ban on paraquat, a harmful herbicide thought to increase Parkinson’s risk, and write to Congress asking them to…
Join PWR! and advocates nationwide for Parkinson’s National Day of Action on September 17! Stay tuned for more info and sign up for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research’s advocacy network to receive everything you need to take action: https://www.michaeljfox.org/advocacy
You are invited to join PWR!’s Dr. Becky Farley, alongside local movement disorder specialists and neurosurgeons, for Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease at the Tucson Jewish Community Center on Sunday, October 6. Learn about exercise, current research, and clinical trial opportunities and patient support services near you. Free – register at bit.ly/parkinsonsevent.
Congrats Bailey for winning the 2024 U.S. Adaptive Open! She worked with one of our therapists here at the PWR!Gym on her road to victory. https://tucson.com/sports/subscriber/bailey-bish-golf-us-adaptive-open-tucson-tanque-verde-high-school/article_00af2e98-4a12-11ef-bf29-1b7dd85cb271.html #Dystonia #PD #ExerciseIsMedicine #USAdaptiveOpen
We’re on the lookout for a passionate Physical Therapist eager to make a real impact. Join our team and play a key role in empowering patients to achieve their full potential! 💪✨If you’re ready to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, we want to hear from you! Apply today at https://www.indeed.com/job/physical-therapist-see-6-patients-day-d60befef0b100e88
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…
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!
¡Ya disponible! Paquete de vídeos de 4 semanas diseñado para personas con Parkinson para ayudar a mejorar su equilibrio. Now available! 4-week video package designed for people with Parkinson’s to help improve their balance. https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/paquete-equilibrio-empezar-hoy/
Calling People with Parkinson’s! This University of Connecticut research study exploring factors that could enhance quality of life and disease management seeks participants. Learn more at rebrand.ly/uconnpd.
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…
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
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
Getting up from a chair can be a huge challenge when you have Parkinson disease. And, just like every person’s Parkinson’s is different, so should the strategies you use to help you get up to stand. Join Calli from the PWR!Gym as she shares how to adjust your foot position to help you stand from…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Attention PWR!Moves professionals: Have you claimed your directory listing? We recently upgraded our directory, used by People with Parkinson’s and their caregivers to find therapists and exercise professionals with expertise in PD like you. Action is needed – you must claim your listing by the end of February or it will be removed. Claim your…