PWR!

Moves
Presentation by: Brandon Svorinic

Start Early!
What are PWR!
Exercising at least
2.5 hours per week
shows improved
Moves?
Studies show that higher frequency
of exercise is predictive of slower outcomes on the
disease progression. Parkinson Disease
PWR! Moves are exercises that Questionnaire.
target motor control skills that • 30-40 min
deteriorate and lead to loss of • 70-85% HR Max
function associated with PD.
• The more days a week, the
• PWR! UP better!
• PWR! Rock
• PWR! Twist
• PWR! Step

Resources/Equipment to
“I am Consider
• Clock Yourself App
• Meditation Apps
lonely.” • Metro Timer
• Boom whackers
This phrase is correlated with • Agility dots
disease progression. Encourage • Juggling scarves
support groups! • Stroop boards
PREPARE • PWR! Moves social
media and class!
• Perform the PWR! Moves
slowly
• For learning the exercises
• Addresses rigidity For more, visit:
pwr4life.org/equipment
ACTIVATE
• Perform the PWR! Moves big
and fast
• Addresses bradykinesia
FLOWS
• Combine the PWR! Moves into
longer sequences
• Addresses decreased balance
and incoordination
BOOSTS
• Targets reduced self-
awareness
• External Cues