“Dance Your Bones Strong” incorporates useful moves for building bone strength and preventing falls, into a classic Nia Techniques class with modifiable choreography and lots of coaching for how to personalize what you do.
Instructor: Janet Hollander
Fee Based
Lift Program for Family Caregivers
Are you worried about how to help them out of bed or out of a car? Or, do you just want to be prepared for what may lie ahead?
During this hour and a half program, a physical therapist will lead you through the proper and safe techniques to transfer your loved one who has mobility issues due to Parkinson’s disease. This program is intended for family care partners only.
There will be 5 interactive stations 1) Sit to stand 2) Transfer in and out of bed 3) Transfer in the bathroom 4) Transfers in and out of the car 5) Lastly, how to get up off the floor. Each caregiver will participate, rotating to each station and practicing with other caregivers. You will also learn when it is necessary to seek help.
Led by Kelly Becker, PT, DPT with Synapse Fitness along with other local physical and occupational therapists.
If you have physical limitation, please let the instructors know before class.
If you register and then are unable to attend, please call our office as soon as possible so we are able to allow others to participate in your place 800-426-6806. We anticipate this being an ongoing workshop so there will be other opportunities.
Improve your strength and agility in an enjoyable class. This class is about strengthening your balance in a playful way. Wear sturdy shoes.
Instructor: Janet Hollander
Fee Based.
The class includes practice and exploration of posture, balance and fall prevention, flexibility and coordination and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Moves. We do seated movement practices and a significant amount of standing and stepping in many directions. We move on the floor in a variety of positions (back, front, side-lying, sitting) as well as in all fours and modified all fours positions.
In each class, we incorporate cognitive challenges, some strength training and address vocal, hand and facial issues.
Instructor: Marg Bartosek
Fee Based
The class includes practice and exploration of posture, balance and fall prevention, flexibility and coordination and Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) Moves. Our pace is appropriate for those with advanced symptoms. We do seated movement practices and some standing, if a student is able to do so safely. We also include vocal, facial and finger dexterity practice, as well as some higher intensity movement.
Instructor: Marg Bartosek
Fee Based
Come join in the fun and engage in workouts designed to combat your PD symptoms! This class provides high-intensity exercise with expert guidance.
Instructor: Kelly Becker, DPT
Fee Based
Come join the fun and engage in workouts designed to combat your PD symptoms! This class level provides more support with volunteer assistance available. Not sure what level? Coach will help at assessment.
Instructed by Kelly Becker, DPT
Fee Based
Level 1-2 class is designed for those who are independently mobile 75 minutes of research-backed exercise, specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s Start with Parkinson’s specific exercises to open, extend and warm up the body Non-contact boxing incorporating gait work, cognitive, voice and intensity. Strength training using weights, bands, ball and/or cordless jump ropes Vocal exercises incorporated throughout your workout to help with/prevent voice disorders symptoms Footwork and agility exercises to improve balance. Fun, confidence-boosting and community building!
This class is best for individuals that are able to work and move independently.
Instructor: Lori Havas
Fee: $120/month
The Albany support group is for PwP and their supporting family members. This group meets monthly. Participants should contact the group facilitator, Lynn at 541-936-6154 prior to attending first meeting.
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Level 1-2 class is designed for those who are independently mobile 75 minutes of research-backed exercise, specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s Start with Parkinson’s specific exercises to open, extend and warm up the body Non-contact boxing incorporating gait work, cognitive, voice and intensity. Strength training using weights, bands, ball and/or cordless jump ropes Vocal exercises incorporated throughout your workout to help with/prevent voice disorders symptoms Footwork and agility exercises to improve balance. Fun, confidence-boosting and community building!
This class is best for individuals that are able to work and move independently.
Instructor: Lori Havas
$120/month