Introducing our new Retrain Functional Mobility™ framework
Introducing our new Retrain Functional Mobility™ framework It’s definitely time to recertify. We started offering PWR!Moves workshops over a decade ago and we’ve trained over 5,000 therapists! We’re excited to be able to offer the recertification option we’ve been promising. For everyone who’s asked, it’s finally here. Virtual PWR!Moves Therapist Recertification Workshops are now open…
Read MoreA Warm Welcome
We are really excited to welcome back a friendly face in the Department of Rehabilitative and Exercise Therapies! Amy Holthaus, a physical therapist from Ohio, will be joining our physical therapy team in the middle of June. Amy is joining us all the way from the small town of Fort Loramie, Ohio. She graduated from Bowling Green State…
Read MoreNew CEO – Kimberly Peute
The Board of Directors of Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Peute as Chief Executive Officer. During her 6-year tenure at PWR!, Kim has held key positions of responsibility and authority including Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer. She brings to the role a wealth of knowledge about…
Read MoreA Mobility Driven Duo
+ Parkinson Wellness Recovery and Urban Poling: A Mobility Driven Duo Urban Poling and Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) are proud to announce a collaboration to support those living with Parkinson’s disease by improving their everyday mobility through dynamic exercise programs.Founded by Dr. Becky Farley, PWR! is a non-profit organization that advocates combining rehabilitation goals with…
Read MoreBuilding Strength for Parkinsons Awareness Month
Building Strength for Parkinson’s Awareness Month This month PWR! released the Strength Guided Plan to the PWR! Virtual Experience. Dr. Farley compiled a Research Update for everyone to read regarding strength. To get the most out of your strength-training routines, you need to work at your full cognitive and physical potential. You can get better at…
Read MoreApril 2021 – Specialty Classes on Fridays
Don’t miss our Friday Specialty classes this month for Live Virtual Classes. For Gold or Platinum Virtual members or PWR!Gym local Tucson members Indoor Walking Poles – Friday, April 2nd at 12:30 pm (Arizona time Join Becky for an indoors PWR! Poles exercise class including warm-up, cardio, balance, strength, overground agility, and cooldown. Stay for…
Read MorePWR and the Parkinson’s Foundation Present: Fitness Fridays
The PWR!Gym partners with The Parkinson Foundation for the month of April PWR! is partnering with the Parkinson Foundation to support their PD Health@Home Events, and specifically Fitness Fridays. This month’s PD-tailored workout videos are led by Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR!) on the following dates. April 2nd Whole Body Strength with PWR! April 9 PWR!…
Read MoreDiabetes, Parkinson’s, and Brain Awareness
With American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day in March, Catherine Printz of PWR! has compiled information and tools to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes, understand the relationship between Type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson disease, and to find resources to keep yourself healthy when living with one or both of these diseases.
Read MorePWR! and the Parkinson’s Foundation Exercise Guidelines
PWR! is proud to have been involved in the planning and consulting of this important project to help exercise professionals design programs for people with Parkinson’s that are research-informed. These guidelines will also be used to develop a competency framework to inform educational programming!
Read MoreOccupational Therapy for Parkinson’s
Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s, PWR! Wellness Series November 18th, 2020 4:30-6:00 pm (Arizona Time) Occupational therapists empower people to increase independence and overall function in daily life activities. Emily Rich, a PWR!Moves Certified Therapist, will share an overview of strategies OTs implement in treating symptoms of PD. She will share strategies for improving fine motor…
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