Rochester, NY...Exercise group for Parkinson's patients to start
 

Exercise group for Parkinson's patients to start

Chris Swingle, Staff writer
Rochester Democrat & Chronical
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/...=2007309050006

(September 5, 2007) — The Jewish Community Center is now hosting the Parkinson Support Group of Upstate NY’s group exercise classes for people at various stages of Parkinson’s disease. You don’t have to be a JCC member to participate.

Studies show that physical activity may slow down the progression of the neurological condition.

“It is particularly important to practice balance and posture to help prevent falls,” says Tara Palmer, one of the instructors of “Stretching the Limits.”

“Stretching the Limits” includes moves adapted from physical therapy, pilates, karate, t’ai chi, stability ball and resistance tubing classes, all aimed at improving flexibility of the lower back and hip flexors, body awareness, posture, and balance.

The eight-week sessions start next week and cost $100 for 16 classes.

Classes are offered:

• 11:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
• 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
• 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Sign up and get a physician’s consent form to participate by visiting the JCC or calling Palmer, (585) 461-2000, ext. 291.

and if you are not in NY but in Dallas TX
 

The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society - DAPS for short is proud to provide the following free sessions to those in the Dallas TX area.

NO CHARGE Speech & Exercise Therapy plus "Partners In Care"
Locations


LOCATIONS IN DALLAS:


**NEW starting Wednesday, July 11, 2007**

BAYLOR INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
3505 Gaston Avenue (ph: 214-820-8854)

Aquatic Program
Wednesday...11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.



LAKESIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
9150 Garland Rd.

Speech Therapy
Wednesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Group Exercise
Wednesday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group
2nd Wed....10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.



PRESTON HOLLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6315 Walnut Hill Lane

Speech Therapy
Tuesday...11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Group Exercise
Tuesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Friday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group
Tuesday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.


SKILLMAN CHURCH OF CHRIST
3120 Skillman St., FLC Building
Class in the gym

Group Exercise
Monday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.



METHODIST HOSPITAL CENTRAL
1441 North Beckley

Group Exercise
Monday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.



OTHER CITIES



CARROLLTON
ST. ANDREWS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3945 N. Josey Lane

Group Exercise
Friday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


FARMERS BRANCH
WEBB CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2536 Valley View Ln.

Speech Therapy
Thursday...11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Group Exercise
Monday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.



GARLAND
SOUTH GARLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
1330 E. Centerville Rd.

Speech Therapy
Thursday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Group Exercise
Monday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Discussion Group
Monday...9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Partners-in-Care Group
Thursday...10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.


IRVING
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
211 W. Third St.

Group Exercise
Tuesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Thursday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


PLANO
CUSTER ROAD METHODIST CHURCH
6601 Custer Road

Speech Therapy
Thursday...11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Group Exercise
Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Thursday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Partners-In-Care Group
Monday...9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.


RICHARDSON
ARAPAHO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1400 W. Arapaho at Coit

Group Exercise
Monday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Partners-In-Care Group
Every 1st Wednesday of each month...10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

pssst...gaykir..remember i own a gym when you are ready to spread to the mid cities. hubby already has pd clients. pm me if you need my addy or contact info. :)