There’s still time to attend our PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop on September 4th and 5th!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

There’s still time to attend our PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop on Aug 20th and 21st!

Register here:

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

Mark your calendars for our September 12th PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshop!

Register now here:

https://www.pwr4life.org/register-refresher/

Register now to take advantage of our early bird discount on our October 22 & 23rd  PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

Read and watch what Bridget Stewart has to say about some Tricks and Tips with a Front Wheeled Walker here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/tricks-and-tips-with-the-front-wheeled-walker/

Duopa is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It delivers carbidopa/levodopa continuously throughout the day. Hear from Cynthia Reed, MD to learn more and how Duopa can help you on your journey. You will also have the opportunity to hear from a PWR!Gym member and his experience with Duopa.

This event will NOT be recorded for viewing at a later date. Please attend at the scheduled time.

Register now for our October 8-9th PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop to take advantage of our early bird discount!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

At PWR! we want the best for you. For in-person therapies, find a PWR!Moves Certified Professional near you by using our PWR! Professionals Directory.  For Parkinson’s-focused evaluations, request a Wellness Consultation from a PWR! Staff member.

https://www.pwr4life.org/professional-directory/

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/request-consultation/

Don’t forget to register for our PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop on Aug 20th and 21st!

Register now here:

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

Don’t forget to sign up for our PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop on September 4th and 5th!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

We enjoyed an amazing PWR! Retreat and are already planning our next one. Sign up now for the interest list for PWR! Retreat 2023!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-retreat/

Congratulations to Thom Cope! You can read more about his story here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/and-then-my-legs-stopped-working/

What is dystonia? Do I have it? How do I treat it? Will I get it? Is dystonia the same thing as dyskinesia or tremor?

You may have a lot of questions about dystonia – a repetitive muscle twisting, spasm, or cramp that can occur with Parkinson’s disease (or without!). Join Cat Printz, PT, DPT live to answer all your questions about what dystonia is and how to manage it.

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/dystonia-and-parkinson-ask-the-expert/

There’s still time to attend our July 18th PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshop. Register now!

https://www.pwr4life.org/register-refresher/

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Did you know that changes to walking (or “gait”) is one of the first symptoms that people with Parkinson’s disease notice? Do you feel that your feet are shuffling when you walk? Are you finding yourself taking smaller steps or feel like your chance of falling has increased?

In our Gait Guided Plan, we take the guesswork out of how to use exercise to improve your walking. Use exercise classes from Carla, Pandora, Natalie, Nancy and Jenn to help you to walk better! Begin taking the necessary ste

Don’t forget to register for our August 6-7th PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop! https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/pwr-instructor/upcoming-pwr-instructor-workshops/

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The Director of Education is responsible for the management of the PWR! professional educational offerings.  

The Director of Education is responsible for the strategic, logistic, and management of the PWR! professional educational offerings, and related community events. This role manages in-house staff and coordinates with PWR! faculty to deliver exceptional education programming. Specifically, the individual is responsible for content delivery and CEU workshop execution, including virtual pr

The process of balance control is complex and dysfunction can interfere with our ability to remain upright and steady. Come listen to Jennifer as she discusses Balance and answers your questions!

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/balance-and-parkinsons-with-jennifer/

Did you know our PWR! Guided Plans include an abundance of variations to help you succeed without the confusion of having to guess what to do next? Sign up here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/

The Therapy Coordinator assists with day-to-day operations at PWR! Gym, and provides the professional face of the organization to clients — interacting in-person, online, and with the community at large. The Therapy Coordinator also oversees membership for the PWR! Gym, processing insurance paperwork, engaging in member relations and maintaining client and donor records for our…

Don’t forget to register for our July 23-24 PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

#pwr4life #parkinson #physicaltherapists #occupationaltherapists #pwrworkshops #pwrmovescertifiedtherapistworkshops

Save when you register now for our September 4th & 5th PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

Do you avoid writing letters, opening jars, and wearing clothing with buttons because it has become more difficult? We use our hands all day to help us with activities like getting dressed, eating, and even communicating with others whether it be mailing a card or sending a text message. You might be doing exercises to improve your leg strength and your endurance, but are you doing any exercises to improve your hand strength, flexibility, and coordination? Read ahead as Calli Hutchison, PT, DPT

Don’t forget to register for our July 18th PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshop!

https://www.pwr4life.org/register-refresher/

#pwr4life #physicaltherapists #occupationaltherapists #pwrrecertification

The PWR! Virtual Experience really makes a big difference. Join us today!

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/

If you missed our PWR! Wellness Series on Advanced Care Planning, you can view it here: 

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/advanced-care-planning-wellness-series/

Don’t forget to join Debbie Braganza every Friday from 1-2pm! Dance for PD classes invite people with Parkinson’s to enjoy dancing while creatively addressing symptom-specific concerns https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/live-class-calendar/
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Register now for our August 20-21st PWR!Moves Therapist Certification Workshop and save!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

#pwr4life #parkinson #physicaltherapists #occupationaltherapists #pwrmovescertifiedtherapistworkshops

Mark your calendars for our PWR! Wellness Series: Freezing of Gait and Parkinson Disease on June 15th!

Register here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/wellness-series-freezing-of-gait/

“Learning is something we are all familiar with. As children we learn in school, as adults we learn in our careers, even when retirement comes along we continue to learn. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease does not mean learning should stop. In fact, it is as good a time as any to learn something new!”

Come revisit our PWR! Wellness Series on Living and Learning with Parkinson Disease! It is available here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/living-and-learning-with-parkinson-disease/

Register now for our August 6-7th PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop and save! https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/pwr-instructor/upcoming-pwr-instructor-workshops/

#parkinson#pwrmovesinstructorcertificationworkshops

Keep your Parkinson’s symptoms at bay with these simple strategies to help you keep moving during your vacation. 

As summer arrives, many of us plan to get out of town, literally, in an attempt to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Maybe we’re visiting family, or seeing a destination on our bucket-list, or relaxing on a sunny beach somewhere. Regardless of where you’re vacationing, maintaining an exercise program can often seem like a hassle when your goal is to rest and rela

Really good posture is helpful to take those bigger steps, get a better heel to toe contact with the floor and to avoid that shuffling or where I kind of land with my foot flat. However, if I can PWR! Up before I walk with really nice posture it’s easier for me to take bigger steps and get that heel down first. Anytime you are about to do some walking, I really recommend to go ahead and PWR! Up!

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/how-posture-affects-walking/

For our members. Join us virtually. Debbie Braganza offers Dance for PD every Friday in May and June from 1-2pm (NEW TIME). 

Dance for PD classes invite people with Parkinson’s to experience the joys and benefits of dance while creatively addressing symptom-specific concerns related to balance, cognition, motor skill, depression, and physical confidence. This program uses dance to empower people with Parkinson’s and their care partners and families to explore movement and music in ways that are

Register now for our  July 23-24 PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop and save!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

The early bird discount for our July 18th  PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshop expires on May 19th. Register now!

https://www.pwr4life.org/register-refresher/

We have a research database overflowing with entries that we use to inform our programming, workshops, and gym practices. We frequently update it and it is searchable too!

https://www.pwr4life.org/parkinson-research/

Mark your calendars for our July 9 & 10th PWR!Moves Certified Therapist Workshop! Register here:

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/therapist-registration/

Register now for our PWR!Moves Instructor Certification Workshop on June 25th and 26th!

https://www.pwr4life.org/pwr-workshops/pwr-instructor/upcoming-pwr-instructor-workshops/

QOL is one of hundreds of medical acronyms, but at the end of the day, it’s the most important one. Quality of Life should be the driving purpose behind every medical intervention; yet many people with Parkinson’s find that appointments and prescribed exercises have become their life. How do you manage Parkinson’s rather than letting it manage you?

Learn more here:

https://www.exerciseforbrainchange.org/quality-of-life-and-parkinsons/