Registration and coffee at OWC (Oriental Woman's Club).
The PEP retreat is a two-day event where PWP learn about and participate in sample sessions of professionally-guided, scientifically-based exercise programs. Information and resources will be provided to help participants learn how to access and/or expand these programs into their own communities. Guided break-out sessions will also be offered to accompanying caregivers to help them understand the role physical activity can play in their own mental and physical well-being.
Where: Village Health and Fitness, 1006 Broad St, Oriental, NC. 252-249-1869.
When: October 28-29, 2017
Cost: Registration for this 2 day event is $75. This includes all lectures and excercise sessions, plus lunches for both the PWP and their partner. Dinner option is an additional $20 per person.
Registration and coffee at OWC (Oriental Woman's Club).
General Presentation re: Parkinson’s and Exercise (at OWC).
LSVT BIG is a structured excercise program designed to increase the amplitude of moevement. PWP tend to move "smaller." Writing gets tiny, arms swing less and steps become smaller. LSVT BIG recalibrates the way you perceive movements so you learn how to move "big" again.
Break (drinks/yogurt/fruit/granola)
Recent research shows that specifically designed yogra programs reduce bradykinesia (slow movement) and rigidity (stiffness) while improving the quality of life of PWP.
Lunch (provided and brought in at OWC)
Specific areas of the brain that are affected by Parkinson's may be activated during the rhythmic movement of dance. Studies show that PD-specific dance techniques improve balance and mobility.
Break (granola bars/fruit/trail mix/juice/tea)
Boxers train for optimal agility, speed, endurance balance, eye-hand coordination and strength. It's all the things PWP need. Rock Steady Boxing is an intense, non-contact boxing program developed for PWP.
Dinner (at Brantleys).
Studies have found that Nordic walking (with poles) not only made walking easier but also measurably improved PWP ability to walk.
Caregiver/Partner Health & Fitness Presentation (at OWC) – w/ coffee/pastries/fruit.
A neurologist discovered that when PWP rode on a tandem bicycle and were compelled to pedal faster than their voluntary rate, many of their PD symptoms diminished more and for longer than when they rode alone. These findings led to the development of stationary tandem bike programs for PWP.
Lunch (on your own)
PWR! uses standardized moves but allows PWP to customize and change the focus of daily exercises. PWR! goals are to improve upgright posture and gain the ability to weight shift (to decrease freezing episodes), to rotate (to decrease rigidity), and to transition (to be able to freely move from one position to another).
Closing comments/questions/Reference presentation tables set up.
• The Cartwright House / www.cartwrighthouse.com / 252-249-1337
• The Inn at Oriental / www.innatoriental.com / 252-249-1078
• Oriental Marina & Inn / www.orientalmarina.com / 252-249-1818
Village Health and Fitness
PO Box 769
1006 Broad Street
Oriental, NC 28571
252-249-1869