This is the class that ‘puts it all together’’. Join Katie and Tami, Physical Therapists from Healthy Aging Physical Therapy, for an all-levels class that combines PWR! Moves with strength, balance and mobility for a well-rounded 45 minutes of exercise designed to improve your posture, your power and your confidence. We’ll take balance to the next level, adding quick stepping drills to help you move fast when you need to, but stay on your feet like you want to. Recommended equipment for this class includes 2 small to medium weights (or soup cans or water bottles) and a chair.
Join us for a Balance and Mobility class that brings an added twist - brain games and other cognitive challenges. By adding what we call ‘cognitive load,’ this helps your body learn to move and balance, even with the distractions we face in every day life. Please have a small towel or scarf available for class, and a chair, as suggestions are provided for those who may need more support.
Join Dr. Jennifer Cairney, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and PWR! Moves Certified Therapist and Dr. Allison Leonard, PT, DPT and PWR! Moves Certified Therapist for a class that combines strength, balance and PWR! Moves. This class is focused on the basics - and a great go-to for daily movement for people with Parkinson’s Disease. No equipment is needed and modifications are provided for those who need a little extra support.
Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art. The slow, rhythmic motions stretch the muscles and joints, stimulate balance, coordination, mental focus, and promote overall health and well-being. For more information about Tribe Wellness, visit https://www.tribewellness.org.
Instructor: Dr. Michael Braitsch PT, DPT | Tribe Wellness LLC
Josefa M. Domingos, PT, MSc and John M Dean, MA CCC-SLP
Workout differently by combining voice, movement, and cognition in a fun, immersive, dual-task Parkinson’s exercise experience, co-led by physical therapist Josefa Domingos and speech language pathologist John Dean of Dual Task for Parkinson’s.com. This program is an excellent way to strengthen your cognitive abilities alongside big movements and cardio while reinforcing using a loud voice. The program warms up slowly with everyday physical challenges alongside a cognitive attentional twist and continues to progress throughout the session until you are challenging yourself out of your comfort zone with each new activity. Although no equipment is necessary for today’s class, please keep a bottle of water nearby. You may also wish to consider keeping a chair within reach in case you wish to do any of the activities in the seated position. Enjoy the session!
Josefa M. Domingos, PT, MSc and John M Dean, MA CCC-SLP
Workout differently by combining voice, movement, and cognition in a fun, immersive, dual-task Parkinson’s exercise experience, co-led by physical therapist Josefa Domingos and speech language pathologist John Dean of Dual Task for Parkinson’s.com. This program is an excellent way to strengthen your cognitive abilities alongside big movements and cardio while reinforcing using a loud voice. The program warms up slowly with everyday physical challenges alongside a cognitive attentional twist and continues to progress throughout the session until you are challenging yourself out of your comfort zone with each new activity. Although no equipment is necessary for today’s class, please keep a bottle of water nearby. You may also wish to consider keeping a chair within reach in case you wish to do any of the activities in the seated position. Enjoy the session!
oin Jenn from Parkinson Wellness Recovery as she focuses on agility that will challenge your ability to move from the floor to standing and back down again in this low intensity class.
Equipment needed: Sturdy, armless chair, yoga mat, yoga blocks, pillow.
Instructor: Jennifer Bazan-Wigle, Parkinson Wellness Recovery
LSVT BIG® Certified Physical Therapists Drs. Tami and Eric Hefferon will guide you through an introduction to the exercises which are part of an LSVT BIG therapy session. The exercises focus on making “BIG” movements with your arms, legs and torso in all directions. These movements will help you learn how to override the too small and too slow movements that are common with Parkinson’s disease. The exercises will be demonstrated in both seated and standing positions. Choose what position if best for you! You will also learn a little bit about LSVT BIG and how to find a certified therapist near you. Learn more about how to empower yourself through the LSVT programs at http://www.lsvtglobal.com!
Take a moment for yourself today with Nadine's Relax and Reset Class. Relax and Reset combines chair yoga with mindful breathing to alleviate motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's and help you find relaxation and relief. This class is designed to alleviate the anxiety that often accompanies Parkinson's. You can learn more about Power for Parkinson's at www.powerforparkinsons.org.
Fine motor exercises for people with Parkinson’s Disease from Claire McLean of Rogue PT.
This a full PWR! Moves class for people with Parkinson's disease from Rogue Physical Therapy.
Make sure you have a good sturdy chair (without arms if possible), a yoga mat, towel and water bottle close by!
Disclaimer:
This video is informational and does not substitute for professional medical advice, which should always be sought prior to attempting any exercise or lifestyle activities. Rogue Physical Therapy & Wellness, Inc. is not responsible for any loss or injury that may arise from or relate to action taken as a results of viewing videos we post. Please visit www.roguept.com for further information and for our complete policies and terms of use.
PWR! Moves (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery Moves) is a Parkinson's-specific training program to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movements. PWR!Moves are performed with large, whole body movements, maximum effort, and intentional action in multiple postures (floor, all 4's, sitting, and standing). These Parkinson's exercise classes specifically target "4" skills shown by research to target mobility in people with PD (muscle strength for upright posture, weight shifting, spine flexibility, and transitional movements). As a restult, persons with PD gain body awareness and maintain functional movements.
This video from Clare McLean of Rogue PT is great for people who seated exercises are best for, or for people who work and sit a lot, to get some ideas of how they can move and stretch and stay mobile while at work!
Although these exercises are in sitting and are quite safe, feel free to modify as needed for safety and comfort.
Equipment needed:
-Sturdy Chair without arms if possible
-Hand Towel
-Small (1-3 lbs) hand weights if you have them, or something around the house like cans of food/water bottles, etc!
-Water to drink! Stay hydrated!
Disclaimer:
This video is informational and does not substitute for professional medical advice, which should always be sought prior to attempting any exercise or lifestyle activities. Rogue Physical Therapy & Wellness, Inc. is not responsible for any loss or injury that may arise from or relate to action taken as a results of viewing videos we post. Please visit www.roguept.com for further information and for our complete policies and terms of use.