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Duopa for Parkinson’s
Duopa for Parkinson’s August 17th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Duopa is a prescription medication indicated for the treatment of motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson’s disease. It delivers carbidopa/levodopa continuously throughout the day. Hear from Cynthia Reed, MD to learn more and how Duopa can help you on your journey. You will also…
Read MoreU-Step Walker Tips
U-Step Walker Tips Hi. My name is Bridget Stewart, I’m a physical therapist at the PWR!Gym. I’m here to give you a couple of useful tips when it comes to using the U-Step walker. So, this one a really awesome factor about this is that it won’t go unless you squeeze these handles to walk…
Read MoreStuck in a chair? Here are a few tips to help you get out of the chair.
Stuck in a chair? Here are a few tips to help you get out of the chair Hi, I’m Cat Printz from the PWR!Gym and today we are going to talk about what happens if you get stuck in your chair after sitting for a long period. So never fear we are going to talk…
Read MoreTricks and tips with the front-wheeled walker
Tricks and tips with the front wheeled walker Hi, my name is Bridget Stewart I am a physical therapist at the PWR!Gym, and I am going to show you some tricks and tips with the front wheeled walker. So, with this walker I’ll show you some things here first. It has two wheels in the…
Read MoreDystonia and Parkinson – Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert – Dystonia and Parkinson July 20th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) What is dystonia? Do I have it? How do I treat it? Will I get it? Is dystonia the same thing as dyskinesia or tremor? You may have a lot of questions about dystonia – a repetitive muscle twisting, spasm,…
Read MoreBalance and Parkinson’s with Jennifer
Ask the Parkinson’s Expert about Balance An hour to ask every question you have about balance and how it relates to Parkinson’s. Jennifer is a Parkinson’s expert. Join us! The process of balance control is complex and dysfunction can interfere with our ability to remain upright and steady. For people with Parkinson disease, the motor…
Read MoreCare partner cues for sit to stand
I have Amy here with me today, and we are going to demo some ways you can help as a care partner or care giver help your loved one or someone you know with Parkinson’s get up from a chair.
Read MoreHow posture affects walking
I want to talk about how our posture can affect our walking. So, we want to have really good posture to help us be able to take those bigger steps.
Read MoreApps to help you get more out of your exercise!
Calli shares two free apps with you to help you get the most out of your exercise.
Read MoreUsing a TheraBand for bigger steps
Today I wanted to talk about an easy trick to help people who use a walker to help them walk to get a bigger step length.
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