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Parkinson's Classes
Classes for Parkinson's Disease: The best way to Fight Back Against PD
The mission of our Parkinson's Classes is to ignite hope and empower people living with Parkinson’s disease. Our participants receive research-based training approaches to promote safe and progressive workout strategies. Besides being fun and socially engaging, classes generate camaraderie, restore functionality, and bring purpose to the lives of those who participate. We encourage communication with neurologists; physical, occupational and speech therapists; and other PD specialists to create a collaborative approach to our classes. Our Parkinson's classes are available to anyone with PD, whether someone has received a recent diagnosis of PD or for someone who has been diagnosed for many years. Class placement and recommendations are based on initial assessments. Schedule an assessment with our Director of Parkinson's Programming, Cindy Murphy, at Cindy@TitanTacticalFitness.com.
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PD-CIRCUIT: High Intensity Circuit
This class is designed for Parkinson’s specific outcomes (neuroplasticity) by encouraging maximal effort and large movements to directly target motor skills that worsen in people with Parkinson’s disease. Research has shown that performing at high intensity (the forced part of the exercise) maximizes the impact on the brain.
PD-CIRCUIT focuses on, and targets:
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Stooped posture and stiffness
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Agility, mobility and balance
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Delayed weight shifts and freezing
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Strength and endurance
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Rigidity and lack of arm swing
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Cognition, dexterity and vocal
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Shuffling gait and small steps
Force your movement-Rewire your brain!
All fitness levels are welcome to participate in this fun, supportive, community-oriented class. An assessment is required before starting.
Classes are held on Tuesdays/Thursdays for 90 mins. The cost for a full month of classes is $100.
Payment assistance is available.
PWR!Moves: Parkinson's Wellness Recovery
PWR!Moves was created by neuroscientist and Parkinson’s exercise specialist Rebecca Farley of Phoenix, Arizona. The program is structured around four foundational elements of exercise to counteract bradykinesia, rigidity and incoordination that interfere with everyday mobility. The classes are designed to help people at all stages of Parkinson’s disease using PWR!Up to reduce falls and step bigger, PWR!Rock for weight shifting and to widen base of support, PWR!Twist using trunk rotation to reduce rigidity, and PWR!Step to improve transitions and balance. In this program, we also work on cognition, voice activation and activities of daily living.
Progressions are given to meet the needs of each individual. Classes are organized into two levels. The determination of a person’s recommended level is based upon a preliminary assessment. PWR!Moves is a Parkinson’s exercise program to help people GET BETTER and STAY BETTER with EXERCISE.
Classes are held on Mon/Wed/Fridays for 60 minutes. The cost for a full month of classes is $100.
Payment assistance is available.
Support Group Meetings
In addition to these great programs, the leaders of our Parkinson's Programs hold monthly support group meetings for those with PD, their family members, and caregivers. We typically have guest speakers from other businesses and facilities to offer additional guidance and programs that can assist those with PD, and help improve upon their daily lives.
Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at 12:30pm. The meeting is free to attend for anyone. Remember, we're all in this together! Interested in getting more information or becoming a guest speaker? Contact our Parkinson's Director, Cindy Murphy, at cindy@titantacticalfitness.com.
