Posts Tagged ‘parkinsons’
Travel 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! 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 MoreWelcome to Our New Staff
Welcome to the PWR! Gym’s New Staff! Shelly Dainty is the new Rehab Services Coordinator and has worked with several medical offices in different specialties, as front desk staff and manager. Her favorite is physical therapy! She looks forward to seeing clients succeed and feels grateful to be a part of that process. She is looking…
Read MorePWR! Community Talks
Hartford, Connecticut – We thank you! We were thrilled about the packed room in Hartford, Connecticut for our Community Talk. A record 63 people were in attendance. Please share our community talks with those in your area! Upcoming Community Talks – Open to the Public As we travel the globe training PWR! Professionals in our techniques,…
Read MoreThank You!
A heartfelt thank you to Tom & Dabney Philabaum for donating a portion of the proceeds from Tom’s final glassblowing show to support the mission of PWR! We are so grateful to have them as part of our PWR! family.
Read MoreDine-Out Fundraiser at Zinburger
DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER A great time was had by all. We posted photos to our Facebook page. Thank you to all who participated. Mark your Calendar for the next Dine-Out Event June 14th, 2018 5:00pm to 9:00pm At the amazing Zinburger on River Road! We look forward to seeing you!
Read MoreWellness Series: Quality Time with a Movement Disorder Specialist
QUALITY TIME WITH A MOVEMENT DISORDER SPECIALIST May 17th, 2018 4:00-5:30PM Presented by: Dr. Kathryn Bradley, MD Participate in an informal Q&A with Dr. Kathryn Bradley, a Board Certified Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist. She will discuss how optimized medications will help you get the most out of exercise programming, and will answer any questions…
Read MorePWR!Gym Dine Out: Thank You!
Thank you to those who attended the PWR!Gym Dine Out Event. Social interaction with our community is one of the keys to success for PWR! And we definitely believe in it. We had a great time. Click on the photos and you will see the rest on our facebook page. Thank you again! Our…
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