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Living With Parkinson's Disease? RSVP for the Up and Coming Parkinson's Event Dec 19th at the Sephardic Center
Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, Set to Co-Host Fired Up: Living Healthy With Parkinson's, Dec. 19th at the Sephardic Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, Set to Co-Host Fired Up: Living Healthy With Parkinson's Disease, Dec. 19th at the Sephardic Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab in Brooklyn, recently announced it will be co-hosting a free Parkinson's Disease Symposium at the Sephardic Center in Brooklyn, NY., Dec. 19th 2019 at 6:30pm.
This exclusive Parkinson’s Disease symposium will start with a complimentary light Kosher buffet dinner at 6:30pm, followed immediately thereafter by: featured speaker presentations about PD, PD symptoms, new PD treatments, along with some of the latest updates and breakthrough’s on PD. There will also be a Q&A session, along with an exciting demonstration of the Rock Steady Boxing program.
Hosts, Co-Hosts, Organizers, and Sponsors of Fired Up: Living Healthy with Parkinson's-
The Center for Health & Wellness: Ralph S. Gindi Foundation, Sparks of Life, Rock Steady Boxing at Evolve Physical Therapy, Boston Scientific, American Parkinson's Disease Association, and New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Medical Center hosted at The Sephardic Community Center
RSVP and join Evolve Physical therapy for a fun filled night. Enjoy a light dinner, listen to educational and informative presentations, ask questions, watch an action packed class of Rock Steady Boxing, and enjoy the camaraderie, energy, and ambience of this exclusive symposium for people living with Parkinson’s Disease.
Event RSVP Instructions -
RSVP by reserving general admission tickets online-
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fired-up-living-healthy-with-parkinsons-tickets-85137786411
Or Call-Linda Eber at 718.954.3154
Or via email-Linda[at]scclive.org. Please include your full name, phone number, and the number of people in your group.
Find Out More About Fired Up: Living Healthy With Parkinson’s Disease-
From the Jewish Voice-http://thejewishvoice.com/2019/12/11/fired-up-living-healthy-with-parkinsons/
From The Sephardic Center- https://www.scclive.org/event/fired-up-living-healthy-with-parkinsons/
For more information on Rock Steady Boxing Classes,
please visit- https://evolveny.com/rsb
About The Sephardic Center-
Sephardic Community Center,The Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 social service agency dedicated to serving the intellectual, cultural, social and recreational needs of the Sephardic community. Open to all, the Center works to ensure cooperation and collaboration with others outside the Sephardic community, while building pride in its Sephardic heritage within its own community.
https://www.scclive.org
1901 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223.
For more information and to RSVP,
Contact Linda Eber at 718.954.3154
email- Linda[at]scclive.org.
About Sparks for Life-
Sparks of Life is a non-profit organization founded by Rabbi Moshe Gruskin who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease back in 2009. At the time, it was hard to face the reality of what the future held. Unfortunately, within four years his symptoms had progressed and he found himself living life as an invalid. This prompted him to seek professional guidance and educate himself about the disease. Understanding the benefits of exercise, Rabbi Gruskin implemented a physical regimen that included simcha dancing in his basement every night. Today he looks and feels like a new man,and is passionate about creating awareness within the Jewish community to better the lives of those challenged with Parkinson’s. https://sparksoflifejcp.org
About Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn-
Brooklyn's Premier Holistic Physical Therapy Clinics-
There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of bio-mechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better! First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
Multiple Locations!
1-718-258-3300
https://EvolveNY.com
Parkinson’s disease can be conquered!
Parkinson’s Disease and Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, NY. “Do not hold a patient’s coat as long as he can put him on by himself”, says the main advice to a family whose member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite numerous medical achievements, there are still conditions which cannot be avoided regardless of the quality of one's life. These would include degenerative diseases, and among them is Parkinson’s.
Parkinson’s Disease and Physical Therapy
“Do not hold a patient’s coat as long as he can put him on by himself”, says the main advice to a family whose member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Despite numerous medical achievements, there are still conditions which cannot be avoided regardless of the quality of one's life.
These would include degenerative diseases, and among them is Parkinson’s.
What are the early and most common signs of Parkinson’s disease?
It is essential that we always pay attention to everything that would seem out of the ordinary. In patients with Parkinson’s we often have non motor signs appearing before motor symptoms, sometimes 5 to 10 years earlier.
These would include symptoms like hyposmia, when patient has a deficiency in sense of smell, anxiety, depression, and sometimes even dementia. However, motor signs are the ones we will be more focused on, because that is our sphere of intervention.
As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I get from patients is how can they stop their hands from shaking. And I think most of you will agree that it is the first thing that came on your mind when the word “Parkinson’s” was mentioned. Mainly, we mean shaking, or tremor of the hands when they are still. It is an involuntary, quivering movement occurring at rest, and can sometimes be extremely mild and often difficult to diagnose. It is very important for you to know that this particular symptom characteristically appears when you do not move.
So, your next question may be “Well, should I move more often then?”
The answer is – yes. From a physical therapist standpoint, active movement and exercise is and will be your best friend during your journey towards feeling better. Especially when It comes to Parkinson’s disease. My team and I here at Evolve can offer you not only standard physical therapy treatment, but something much more exciting, believe me!
How can physical therapy for Parkinson’s disease help me
We did talk about the most recognizable symptom, but there are far more issues we can address in our profession as physical therapists. Meaning those that disrupt motor skills even more, and prevent you from functioning properly in the activities of your daily life.
Bradykinesia and Rigidity represent major symptoms in this condition, and manifest as slowness of movement and stiffness of the muscular system. Both have a great impact on a patient’s life. By conducting various aspects of physical therapy treatment such as ones we offer at Evolve your symptoms can be surely be eased, but only if there is a continuance of exercise. Exercise is your best friend, always remember that!
Early treatment by means of physical therapy and rehab is crucial, because besides taking medication, this is the only way you can try to stop the progression of the disease. In that area we can help.
What does Parkinson rehabilitation look like?
At Evolve physical therapy in Brooklyn, in order for us to start with your treatment session we must conduct certain tests by evaluating your balance, overall postural status when standing still, sitting and turning around, as well as flexibility and even joint mobility.
Joint movements through passive range of motion will help you retain flexibility in muscles and prevent shortening, while active movements keep away further progression and complications.
The priority should be on exercising and maintaining good coordination and posture while walking, or performing functional movements. For that, preventing rounded shoulder posture is the key, as well as shifting the center of gravity to be more behind. This will help with the characteristic “skiing position” as I like to call it, when patients appear to be tilted in front while walking.
Reduction of muscle hypertonia is also important, and for that we use techniques like massage, cryotherapy, and thermotherapy.
We discussed the tremor in hands, and to fight it, one must move them. Remember this – active movement reduces trembling. Holding objects with both hands will also help, providing a more secure grip and stability of the hand. As we always say here, nothing can come over night. Going slow is essential, and it will give you a strong foundation. Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?
Find out more about Parkinsons Disease and Physical Therapy in Brooklyn.
How can Rock Steady exercise for Parkinson’s help you?
Do you remember when I mentioned that we have something more exciting to offer other than regular physical therapy? Well, our Rock Steady exercise program gives you the opportunity to fight Parkinson’s in a more, should I say, active manner. What can be more active than fighting it – literally!
By incorporating the elements of boxing into your exercise and rehab program, you can benefit not only because It’s good fun and extremely entertaining, but it can significantly change the outcome of regular rehabilitation sessions.
How can Rock Steady Boxing make a change?
It makes a huge upgrade to your hand-eye, and overall coordination, it reduces tremors, and gives you better stability and postural control. You will get a chance to learn how to execute punches, move your feet rhythmically, improve your speed, and increase your strength.
The Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s program offers an opportunity to anyone willing to face their condition head-on. Apart from this being so unusual to anyone trying to make a connection between it and Parkinson’s disease, boxing as a method of treatment has shown tremendous results on the psychological side.
It is a lot easier when you have someone next to you who shares similar problems, and will gladly work as hard as possible to make themselves feel well again. This improves one’s motivation as well as self-determination, which are an invaluable asset alongside their willpower. If we check the boxes right here together, then all you have left to do is to sign up by clicking here- Rock Steady Boxing classes.
Find out more about Parkinsons Disease and Physical Therapy in Brooklyn.
