Living Well With Parkinson’s Disease – October 6 at Tucson JCC
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.
Read MoreHow dogged Tucsonan Bailey Bish won the U.S. Adaptive Open
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
Read MoreExciting Opportunity!
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
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreJoin us for Care Pong at the PWR!Gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays
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!
Read MoreTodo lo que te gusta de nuestros Paquetes de Equilibrio, ¡ahora en español!
¡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/
Read MorePeople with Parkinson’s Wanted for Research Study
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.
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MorePresident 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
Read MoreGlobal 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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