Get Moving to Manage Parkinson’s Disease
Have you recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? While the diagnosis may be frightening, you have options for helping manage your symptoms and possibly even slowing the disease’s progression. One of the most significant of these options is actually exercise.
PT Unlimited is proud to offer the PWR program at our Castle Shannon, PA clinic. PWR (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) is a scientifically-backed approach to managing Parkinson’s disease symptoms in your daily life. These exercises specifically target the areas known to deteriorate in Parkinson’s patients, helping you to maintain mobility and functionality.
Want to see what PWR is all about? Schedule an appointment with us today!
Exercise is Crucial in Managing Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes tremors, immobility, impaired posture, and other motor and neurological symptoms. These symptoms are usually minor at first, starting with muscle stiffness or joint stiffness and shaking in the limbs. But as the disease progresses, the symptoms worsen.
Fortunately, regular exercise can help both manage and delay Parkinson’s symptoms. The key is to perform exercises that address your specific experience of the condition. PWR helps remove some of the guesswork of a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program with movements specifically designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease.
What Benefits Does PWR Offer?
PWR is a Parkinson’s-focused exercise and physical therapy program. It emphasizes functional training, which means we design the exercises to help you “train” for the everyday activities you need and want to do. It addresses not only the physical impairments brought on by Parkinson’s but the cognitive ones, too.
Just as Parkinson’s is a progressive disease, PWR is a progressive program, meaning that it builds in intensity as you work through it. Each exercise can be performed in different ways to meet your current ability level, and they can be integrated into your day-to-day life however you choose.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
