Dr. Farley
Make Function Exercise
Let’s have FUN with Function – “Make Function Exercise” Why we do what we do! Ever since my NIH funded research established the importance of intensive whole-body amplitude training as a rehabilitation protocol (LSVT BIG ®) for improving function in persons with Parkinson disease1, I wanted to do more to get at the heart of the mobility and…
Read MoreLet’s train persons with Parkinson disease (PWP) like an athlete!
Let’s Train Person’s with Parkinson Disease Like Athletes The Parkinson’s Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced new exercise recommendations for Parkinson’s disease on May 25, 2021. The new guidelines adhere to the traditional method of prescribing exercise using the FITT method: an acronym for frequency, intensity, time and type (of exercise). …
Read MoreBuilding Strength for Parkinsons Awareness Month
Building Strength for Parkinson’s Awareness Month This month PWR! released the Strength Guided Plan to the PWR! Virtual Experience. Dr. Farley compiled a Research Update for everyone to read regarding strength. To get the most out of your strength-training routines, you need to work at your full cognitive and physical potential. You can get better at…
Read MoreMapping the future of Parkinson’s and more….
Interesting reading and watching from Dr. Becky Farley A video intro to understanding the Genetics of Parkinson disease from the Parkinson’s Foundation. At only 7.5 minutes long, it is an excellent resource to view.Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Youtube Video link Why Some Dairy Products Are More Closely Linked to Parkinson’s Disease“High levels of organochlorine…
Read MoreWorld Parkinson Congress – Comparing forward and backward walking speeds
Delanee Schwartz thesis project presented at World Parkinson Congress 2019 “Comparing forward and backward walking speeds with age and disease severity in persons with Parkinson disease.” Credits: Becky Farley, PT, MS, PhD; Delanee Schwartz BS; Valerie Carter, DPT; Tarang Jain, PT, PhD Parkinson Wellness Recovery, Tucson, Arizona; Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Delanee…
Read MoreDiet and Pesticides – Interesting Reading from Dr. Becky Farley
AMAZING! Dr. Greger does it again. A wonderful example of how diet can be protective against pesticides that may cause DNA mutations that trigger PD and other diseases. The flavonoid phytonutrients in berries appear to interfering with the build up and clumping of the alpha-synuclein protein that leads to cell death. If you read or watch…
Read MoreFrom Dr. Becky Farley
Proper Nutrition May Prevent More Severe Motor Problems in Parkinson’s, Study Suggests “A team of international researchers explored the link between Parkinson’s severity and obesity, focusing on whether excess fat was deposited at the hip and thigh areas (gynoid), or at the abdominal region (android). The investigators also assessed if nutritional status might alter the…
Read MoreBe a PWR!ful Part of Parkinson Science
Gut Bacteria Affect Metabolism of Parkinson’s Therapy Levodopa, Study Shows https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/01/24/gut-bacteria-affect-parkinsons-therapy-levodopa-metabolism-study-shows/ Patient differences in gut bacteria may reduce the effectiveness of medications and contribute to the development of dyskinesias. This study implies that people that have high levels of a specific type of gut bacteria (tyrosine decarboxylase) may need more medications over time…
Read MoreRecharge at the PWR!Gym and More
Happy New Year! Dear Friends, As we kick off what is sure to be another exciting year at PWR!, we also have a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT… On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Adrian Hutber as the new CEO of Parkinson Wellness Recovery! Please join us on January 17th as…
Read MoreHabitual exercisers versus sedentary subjects with Parkinson’s disease
This month’s research corner highlights the best evidence to date for why you need to exercise starting from diagnosis (even before) and not stop when you are diagnosed with Parkinson disease (PD)…. And, it explains what we mean when we say “Exercise is a physiological tool in your fight against Parkinson disease.” Since it…
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