Programs - Exercise for Brain Change!

• GET PWR! D UP
• 1:1 Physical therapy training with Becky Farley, PhD, MS, PT or another PWR! Clinician
  
• Research-based "best of the best" approaches
• Personalized PWR! PLAN
• Discover your real potential to do more than you think you can!
• Learn how to stay engaged and challenged physically and cognitively.
• Keep your exercise meaningful - Learn the importance of rewards/emotions/fun and stress reduction for the brain.

This is a novel intensive “train the deficits” exercise program developed by Dr. Becky Farley.  The program requires commitment to high-intensity exercise (i.e., increased frequency/duration of practice, high effort, multiple repetitions) that is delivered 1;1 by a Physical therapist that is a trained PD exercise expert (PWR! Clinician).  Intensity of practice will vary depending upon disease severity and personalized goals but one should expect a minimal commitment of 3-5X/week for 4-8 weeks depending upon disease severity and personalized goals.  This is the program you need at diagnosis and to teach you the skills you need to slow motor deterioration.  This is the program you need intermittently throughout the course of the disease to regain and optimize function, balance, mobility and optimize quality of life.  All exercise approaches implemented in RECHARGE are research-based to address PD-specific motor deficits.  By the end of training, you will be familiar with HOW to exercise to use your full potential every day. You will also become empowered as you re-learn what normal movement feels like, and what you CAN do to “fight” PD.  Price includes 1-hour (or more) of 1:1 training  and the opportunity to participate in group PWR!gym™ classes weekly (if balance and mobility requirements for classes are met). In addition, participants will be expected to participate in other personalized exercise routines, recreation, sports activities on a daily basis. Price also includes a reassessment every 3-months via email/phone call for 1-year so that additional BOUTS of intensive practice can be scheduled to deter significant motor deterioration as needed  Instructor: Becky and PWRgym Staff.