Welcome to an archive of our Articles posted to the PWR! Website.

Member Highlight

Do you know that there are authors in our midst? We are always amazed at the many talents of our members and are excited that two of them will have books released in the near future. Clark Norton’s book, “100 Things To Do in Tucson Before You Die” will be out in August and Tom…

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PWR! Plus Classes for July & August

Drumming & Boxing NEXUS = A connection linking two or more things. In this 8 week series, we will link the high amplitude movements of Drumming & Boxing with Cognition. Come challenge your brain and your body! Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 PM July 5 -August 23, 2017

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July Wellness Series: Pelvic Floor Excercises

July 20, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Pelvic floor strength can be beneficial for people with Parkinson Disease. Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help optimize function relating to bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. Join us as we introduce Diana Fasset, a physical therapist currently specializing in pelvic floor health, with over a decade of experience in the…

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Happy Summer!

Time for potlucks, parties and road trips! Which also means food, lots of food! Whether you are hosting a party, attending a potluck or going on a road trip, preparing food is required. But having time and a desire to prepare buy effexor 37.5 something can be overwhelming and time consuming. This month we are focusing on…

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EXPECTATIONS…

Expectations have a powerful influence on the brain and behaviors.  For example, expectations of reward (better movement, less pain, improved mood or sleep) influence how you release and make use of the dopamine in your brain!  And, those physiological changes in turn, enhance how you move, feel, sleep…and possibly think!   This response is called a…

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PWR! Welcomes Distinguished Guests from China

Dr. Tianyu Jiang, Associate Chief Physician (PLA Hospital in Beijing), is working to develop PD-specialized programs and care in his community.  Dandan Liu, a nurse on his team, accompanied Dr. Jiang to learn about integrating rehabilitation with Parkinson’s specific exercise.  They attended PWR! workshops, spent time learning from staff at the PWR!Gym in Tucson, AZ,…

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Will you be at IDEA WORLD CONVENTION?

Session 654: PWR! Moves®-Functional Exercise for People With Parkinson Disease, by Parkinson Wellness Recovery Lecture Presented By: Becky Farley, PT, PhD & Nancy Nelson, CPT CECs/CEUs: AASFP 0.20, ACE 0.20, ACSM 2.00, AFAA 2.00, AFPA 2.00, BCRPA 2.00, canfitpro 1.00, CDR 0.00, CHEK 2.00, CI 2.00, IFPA 2.00, ISSA 2.00, NAFC 0.20, NASM 0.20, NCCPT…

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A Journey from Wyoming to PWR!Gym

This is the second year in a row that Terry Wehrman and his wife Marjane have visited Tucson for one month during their winter travels from Wyoming. Following our yearly consult to assess functional mobility, balance, strength, and cognition, Terry immediately began participating in the PWR!Moves III class (3x / week for 4 weeks). He…

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June PWR! Move of the Month

Dr. Becky Farley shows us this month’s Move of the Month What makes PWR!Moves different from other exercises?  They were developed from the beginning to target the dopamine circuits by directly targeting “4” essential skills that underlie function!  These skills include strengthening the extensors (muscles on your back side responsible for posture), weight shifting, spinal mobility, and…

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Tangoing in the PWR! Plus Class

April 26-June 14th is Tango for Parkinson Disease Our PWR! Plus Tango class has been a great success.  Our members are enjoying learning the Basic Tango Steps and are almost ready to put all 8 steps cheap effexor xr online together.  Shauna Duran, PT, DPT makes it fun and challenging.  If you haven’t tried it, come…

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June Wellness Series: Urinary Dysfunction

June 15, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Speaker: Dr. Christian Twiss, MD, FACS Urinary dysfunction is highly prevalent in people with Parkinson disease. This non-motor symptom can often impact quality of life. Join us to hear Dr. Christian Twiss, Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Arizona and a specialist in urinary incontinence and dysfunction discuss how to…

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May PWR! Move of the Month

Carla demonstrates how to keep your body open to stepping for an easier time exiting cars, booths, stepping up curbs and avoiding obstacles. She also shows us how to practice a stretch that will help keep your body open when reaching for items or something you may have dropped. Thank you for viewing our PWR!Move…

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From Dr. Becky Farley

We continue to update our programming to include the latest and greatest “physiological tools” that offer hope to slow disease progression. This month, we are excited to bring TANGO to PWR!Gym. In 2012, Ryan Duncan and Gammon Earhart published the first study showing that a community-based Argentine Tango class, offered 2x/week for 12 months, reduced…

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Member Highlight

One of our HIIT class members, Pam Clement,  is a talented jewelry maker.  Pam is an inspiration to everyone with her positive attitude and abundant energy.  On April 13th, Pam hosted an Art Show at her home in Tucson.  She pulled together several artisans who displayed and sold order effexor their work.  Some of her…

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Tangoing Plus in May!

PWR! Plus April 26-May 31st is  Tango for Parkinson Disease Join Physical Therapist, Shauna Duran, in this beginners course of basic tango steps modified to incorporate PWR!Moves. This class will teach Tango steps both individually and with partners to improve buy cheap effexor online balance and gait in a fun environment. Learn 8 basic moves…

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Happenings at the PWR! Gym

Reminder In Observance of Memorial Day, the PWR!Gym will be closed Monday, May 29th. Satellite PWR!Gym Classes We are seeking people interested in a Moves III Class at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center. If you are interested, please contact Nancy or Jordan at the PWR!Gym. We appreciate this partnership and look forward to serving people…

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May Wellness Series Beyond Movement: Cognition & Emotion

May Wellness Series Beyond Movement: Cognition & Emotion May 18, 2017 4:00-5:30PM Speaker: Dr. Marisa Menchola, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, & Psychology Our cognitive health is very important, and negative changes to it can greatly affect quality of life. Join us to hear from Dr. Marisa Menchola, Ph.D., from the University of…

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Thank You: Dine Out for Parkinson Awareness Day

THANK YOU!!!   Gym members, friends, and family came out to support our event and helped make the Outback Steakhouse dine-out the most successful to date! We raised over $740, but more buy effexor without prescription importantly, folks had a good time and a great meal. The Outback Steakhouse was a terrific partner in the…

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What Toxins Are In Your Environment?

Toxic chemicals are part of our everyday life.  They are in the air: car pollution, air fresheners, cleaning sprays, perfumes. They are in our foods: pesticides when growing, pesticides and wax coatings to keep our vegetables “fresh”.  How do we reduce our exposure to these chemicals? 1.       Buy non-toxic or environmentally friendly cleaning supplies Many…

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Oro Valley Community And Recreation Center Satellite Classes are a Hit!

Our first satellite class kicked off March 7th at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center with a Circuit Class on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday at 2:30. We have 12 participants and the class is filled!  A waiting list has been started for a Moves III class. If you are interested, buy effexor online australia please contact Nancy or…

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Dine Out event April 11th, Join Us!

PWR’s next “Dine Out” event will be Tuesday, April 11th from 11 am – 9:30 pm In order for PWR! to receive a portion of the proceeds, diners MUST present our flyer to their server.   Outback Steakhouse 4871 E. Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85712Outback has been purchase effexor kind enough to donate 15% of…

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Everyone Poops…Unless you have Parkinson’s!

People with Parkinson’s have a high risk of chronic constipation due to slow and rigid bowel muscles. Lack of dopamine in the brain impairs control of the movement of these muscles. Certain medications can also cause constipation. Symptoms of constipation include straining while on the toilet, inability to make a bowel movement, 3 or fewer…

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