Be a PWR!ful Part of Parkinson Science
Gut Bacteria Affect Metabolism of Parkinson’s Therapy Levodopa, Study Shows https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/01/24/gut-bacteria-affect-parkinsons-therapy-levodopa-metabolism-study-shows/ Patient differences in gut bacteria may reduce the effectiveness of medications and contribute to the development of dyskinesias. This study implies that people that have high levels of a specific type of gut bacteria (tyrosine decarboxylase) may need more medications over time…
Read MoreParkinson Disease: How Speech Therapy Can Help
Parkinson Disease: How Speech Therapy Can Help FEBRUARY 21, 2019 4:00-5:30 PM Come engage with speech-pathology experts, Dori and Natalie, to learn more about the neurophysiological changes associated with Parkinson Disease. Discover the role of speech pathology in the treatment of voice, speech, and swallowing problems most frequently experienced with PD. High quality speech…
Read MorePWR!Step – Seated to warm up the hips. – PWR! Move of the Month
PWR! Move of the Month The PWR!Step in the seated position is a great exercise for any clients who have difficulty getting in/out of a car or a booth at a restaurant. Start with the stepping, add in a sit to stand, and then have your client go out to their car and practice…
Read MoreHello to new staff and interns at PWR! for January 2019
Natasha Jabbar Natasha Jabbar joined Parkinson Wellness Recovery | PWR! in January 2019 and will serve as the organization’s Director of Advancement. In this role, Natasha is responsible for developing key strategic partnerships and alliances within the scientific, medical, and business communities. As Director of Advancement, she will oversee the organization’s outreach, funding, and advocacy…
Read MoreUpcoming PWR!Moves Workshops & Discounts
PWR!Moves Upcoming Workshops Therapist workshop in St. Augustine, FL on January 12-13, 2019 Instructor workshop in Chapel Hill, NC on January 19-20, 2019 Therapist workshop in Newnan, GA on February 9-10, 2019 Instructor workshop in Tucson, AZ on February 2-3, 2019 Instructor workshop in Colorado Springs, CO on March 2-3, 2019 Therapist workship…
Read MorePWR!Moves: Turning Safely
PWR! Moves : Turning Safely Move of the Month Turning safely: We often see our clients with Parkinson’s disease have difficulty with turning. They might festinate, freeze, lose balance, or even fall while turning. This loss of balance often stems from having hypometric anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs), which are essentially the required…
Read MoreRecharge at the PWR!Gym and More
Happy New Year! Dear Friends, As we kick off what is sure to be another exciting year at PWR!, we also have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT… On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Adrian Hutber as the new CEO of Parkinson Wellness Recovery! Please join us on January 17th as…
Read MoreWelcome to our new CEO, Dr. Adrian Hutber PhD, MS
Dr. Adrian Hutber, PhD, MS, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of PWR!. He joins PWR! from his previous Vice President position at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), where he was the executive staff member leading the Exercise is MedicineR Global Health Initiative (EIM), a multi-organizational, multi-national initiative co-founded by ACSM and the…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from the Parkinson Wellness Recovery team!
Happy Holidays from the Parkinson Wellness Recovery team! As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the challenges, hard work, and successes of 2018…all of which add up to a great impact on the lives of those with Parkinson disease. Some of our highlights include expanding (i.e. doubling) the number of…
Read MoreDecember is a Great Time at the PWR!Gym!
[clear-line] May 26 – June 1, 2019 Registration is open! Thank you to the many individuals who have started the process. Don’t delay! Start today. Don’t miss this amazing week-long experience! [clear-line] We are celebrating the holidays! The PWR!Gym will be closed from Dec 24 – Jan 1. No therapy or group classes will occur…
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