Why we use the PWR! Rock in Sitting Hi, I’m Cat from the PWR!Gym. And today I’d love to show you why and how we use our PWR! Rock in Sitting to be able to move and scoot with greater ease. Because listen, it is really hard, especially if we’re slouching like this. It’s so…
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Play Video Hey, I’m Cat from PWR! and today we’re going to talk about why we PWR! Up in sitting. So let me demonstrate. Sometimes with Parkinson’s, there’s a tendency to slouch. And let’s face it in real life, there’s a tendency to slouch right? It’s easier for us, more of our bottom is sitting…
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Why we use the PWR! Up to walk Cat explains why she teaches clients to PWR! Up for efficiency with walking. Our goal is to make sure you’re always empowered and informed. We offer handouts, downloads, research updates, Wellness Series talks, retreats with knowledgeable speakers, in-person and virtual wellness consultations, and in-person physical therapy visits.…
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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 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 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 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…
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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,…
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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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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.
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