PWR! Twist in Standing Join Amy as she demonstrates the PWR! Twist in standing and applies it to everyday life. Hi, my name is Amy, and I’m a physical therapist here at the PWR!Gym. Today I want to talk to you about why we do the PWR! Twist in standing. So demonstrating the PWR! Twist…
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Improving Caregivers’ Quality of Life PWR! Wellness Series Elton Bordenave, PhD, MEd August 16th, 2023 4:30-6:00 pm People with Parkinson disease may heavily rely on their caregivers for support and assistance, making them an indispensable part of their lives. But caring for someone can be a challenging task. In light of this, Dr. Elton Bordenave…
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Tai Chi and PD PWR! Wellness Series Speaker: Sarah Rice, PTA July 19, 2023 4:30-6:00 pm Falls are common in people with Parkinson disease and can cause serious injuries, including fractures and concussions. Studies show falls are the main cause of hospitalizations in Parkinson’s patients. Tai chi is known to decrease falls and subsequent hospitalizations…
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Pain Management for Parkinson Disease PWR! Wellness Series Recent studies suggest that 60- 80% of people with PD experience pain throughout their diagnosis. Dr. Cubillo will be speaking about pain science and pain management strategies for people with PD. This event will be recorded for viewing at a later date and available. Speaker: Efrain Cubillo,…
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Vision and Parkinsons Disease Parkinson’s Disease affects the visual system as a whole and causes double vision, blurry vision, eye spasms, and dry eyes. We will explore how these visual changes manifest and affect daily life; as well as how Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation and prism lenses can lessen these symptoms.Speaker: Tanya Polec, O.D., FNORA, FCOVD Date:…
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Restorative Yoga for Parkinson’s PWR! Wellness Series Speaker: Sarah Rice, PTA, RYT 200 March 15, 2023 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Relaxation is just as important as activity. Without rest, our body does not have an opportunity to regenerate and restore. Restorative Yoga provides healing for the body and mind. Sarah Rice, PTA, will provide…
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Deep Brain Stimulation and Parkinson’s Disease PWR! Wellness Series Speaker: Paul Larson, MD, FAANS September 21, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment where small wires are placed in the brain to reduce motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness, and stiffness. DBS is currently the gold standard surgical…
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Freezing of Gait and Parkinson Disease PWR! Wellness Series June 15th, 2022 4:30 – 6:00PM (AZ time) Do you feel like sometimes your feet are glued to the floor? Do you find it challenging to walk through doorways or in small spaces? You may be experiencing freezing of gait. Sidney Collin, Co-Founder and CEO of…
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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…
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Improve Balance, Enhance Movement & Normalize Walking with ACTIVATOR Poles Join us to discover why clients with Parkinson Disease describe the use of evidence-based Activator Poles as being life-changing. “ACTIVATOR Poles should be called Confidence Poles! I can say YES to being active” Learn how the ACTIVATOR PUSH Technique improves balance, posture, and increases core…
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