PWR! Step in Standing – Laundry Watch as Amy demonstrates how to use the PWR! Step in standing and applies it to safely picking up your laundry basket. 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 use the PWR!…
Read MorePWR! 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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Intro to CLES for Advanced PD – PWR! Wellness Series Join us on Zoom for: An Introduction to CLES (Carbidopa/Levodpa Entereal Suspension) for Advanced Parkinson’s Patients Dr. Agarwala will be providing an overview of Parkinson’s Disease and describing Abbvie’s medication, Duopa, that is currently approved for Advanced PD patients. Duopa is a gel suspension of…
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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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Wellness Series and Holiday Wrap-Up 2022 In the month of December, we will not be hosting a virtual wellness series. We have gathered together a wrap-up for the end of the year and some fun holiday events you may be interested in. Have a happy holiday! Our list of 2022 wellness series with recordings available:…
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How to Use the Pwr up on all fours Hi, I’m Cat from the PWR!Gym. And today we’re going to talk about why and how we use our PWR! Up on All Fours for everyday life. So, I’m actually going to show you why I use that PWR! Up to get up off the floor.…
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Why we use the PWR! Rock on All Fours Play Video Hi, I’m Cat from the PWR!Gym and today I would love to share with you why we train people to go on All Fours and PWR! Rock. So let me demonstrate, you’ll notice I have a table and a plant here. Because as many…
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