PWR!Gym lost one of our original members, George Timothy “Tim” Bowden
PWR!Gym lost one of our original members, a board member, fundraiser, supporter, and friend. George Timothy “Tim” Bowden died on May 15, 2018 with his wife (and junior high sweetheart), Diane, by his side. I met Tim in 2007 when he contacted me for a consult after being diagnosed with Parkinson disease. It didn’t take…
Read MoreUpcoming Community Talks – Open to the Public
As we travel the globe training PWR! Professionals in our techniques, we offer each host community a community talk. At that community talk, our faculty will discuss Parkinson’s and associated hot topics affecting the Parkinson’s community. If you know anyone in the area who may benefit from attending this community talk, please share this with them. …
Read MoreAmerican Ninja Warrior with Parkinson’s
Diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 27, Jimmy Choi is an inspiration and defies the odds on American Ninja Warrior (NBC) “I don’t move like other runners, cyclists, and I certainly don’t move like other ninjas. Yet I try to find ways to defy the odds presented to me. When one road is…
Read MorePWR! Retreat
PWR! Retreat 2018 was amazing! Nearly 80 participants plus an additional 20 staff and volunteers PWR’d their way through seven days of PD-specific exercises and lectures. We will be loading photos to facebook as they come in over the month of June. If you want to share your photos on Facebook or Instagram, use the hashtag #pwrretreat so we…
Read MorePWR! Game Night
JUNE 21, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Join the PWR! team for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and games! We will host a variety of games, and provide light refreshments. You will not want to miss this social event!
Read MoreTravel and Parkinson’s: Traveling Tips for Summer
Traveling can be stressful for a lot of people, but it can be particularly stressful when you mix in the unpredictability of Parkinson’s disease. Five years ago, at the Orlando International Airport, I learned the hard way just how important it is to plan ahead when traveling with the extra baggage of Parkinson’s. What was…
Read MorePWR! in the Park
Save the Date! Our 2nd Annual PWR! in the Park will take place October 6th, 2018. Help us plan this amazing day! Contact: info@pwr4life.org if you’d like to join our planning committee. More information from last year’s event! We are grateful to the Center for Neurosciences for continuing to sponsor our event.
Read MorePWR!Moves Workshop Updates
141 Newly Certified PWR! Professionals in April. PWR!Moves Next Month’s Workshops Charlottesville, VA Instructor workshop on June 9-10 at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Henderson, NV Therapist workshop on June 9-10 at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Henderson Mt. Pleasant, MI Therapist workshop on June 30-July 1 at Central Michigan University Newly opened registrations: Pittsburgh, PA Henderson,…
Read MorePWR! Twist to negotiate fastening a seatbelt – PWR! Move of the Month
You Must Twist It! to Click It! Using the PWR! Twist to negotiate fastening a seatbelt with Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, PWR!Gym Therapist. The PWR! Twist in sitting improves trunk rotation – from your neck down to your hips. And when done rhythmically, it can decrease the symptom of rigidity. This whole body exercise is easily applied…
Read MorePWR! Community Member Highlight
Our Community Member Highlight Craig Caesar first came to the PWR!Gym in August of 2014. He had been wheelchair bound for quite a while. He began working one on one with our Physical Therapists, Jennifer and Emily, as he did not meet the criteria for group classes. One day, he looked into the Gym at…
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