Week of Events
Communication Group
Communication Group
every Monday at 11:00 am In-Person and Hybrid Virtual At: Inova Loudoun Hospital Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Center To register, please contact: Margie.Comerford@inova.org Click here for details. No cost to attendees. This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
BIG Refresher Class
BIG Refresher Class
every Monday at 12 noon In-Person and Hybrid Virtual At: Inova Loudoun Hospital Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Center Contact: Amy.Morgenthal@inova.org Click here for details. No cost to attendees. This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center.
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Beginner Level Mondays at 1:00 pm This 45 minute boxing class is designed to improve coordination and balance, while also building strength and cardiovascular endurance. Workouts involve punching sequences, footwork drills, core exercises, and head movements to improve weight shifting. Through learning various movement drills, students improve hand eye coordination and challenge memory. This … Continue reading "Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s"
LIFT. SWEAT. REST. REPEAT.
LIFT. SWEAT. REST. REPEAT.
In-person class, organized by Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Department. This is a high level exercise class that will maximally challenge your strength, balance and cardiovascular fitness through body weight resistance, weight training, agility training and high intensity interval training in a boot camp style. Build strength, improve your balance and have fun while … Continue reading "LIFT. SWEAT. REST. REPEAT. "
Dual Task for Parkinson’s – Level 1
Dual Task for Parkinson’s – Level 1
Prioritizing voice & cognition with a physical twist. Join Portuguese physiotherapist Josefa Domingos and speech therapist John Dean every Monday for this live and interactive class that combines movement, voice and cognition for an hour of challenges and fun! Please click here to register!
Sterling Up ENDing Parkinson’s Climbing Group
Sterling Up ENDing Parkinson’s Climbing Group
When: Tuesdays at 10:00 am Location: Sportrock Sterling 45935 Maries Rd., Sterling, VA 20166 No cost to climbers! Sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center, with thanks to the generosity of the Inova Narang Foundation Active Living and Fitness Program and members of the community. Please contact Molly@sportrock.com or Upendingparkinsons@gmail.com for more information.
Voice, Speech & Communication
Voice, Speech & Communication
Every Tuesday from 12 noon - 12:30 pm (EST) Click here to register! Speech language pathologist and Parkinson expert, John M. Dean teaches this class. If his name looks familiar, it’s because he also teaches the Dual Task for Parkinson's exercise classes on Mondays and Wednesdays with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos. John has certifications in LSVT ® … Continue reading "Voice, Speech & Communication"
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s
Join Josefa Tuesdays at 1:00 pm (ET) for this live and interactive class! Click here to register. Check out our webpage for recordings of past classes so you can dance anytime! https://ipmdc.org/zumba-gold-for-parkinsons/ Dance is more than just dance in Parkinson’s. Research supports the benefits of dance on motor symptoms such as gait and balance and … Continue reading "Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s"
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Intermediate Level Tuesdays at 1:00 pm This 45 minute boxing class is designed to improve coordination and balance, while also building strength and cardiovascular endurance. Workouts involve punching sequences, footwork drills, core exercises, and head movements to improve weight shifting. Through learning various movement drills, students improve hand eye coordination and challenge memory. This non-contact … Continue reading "Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s"
Recently Diagnosed Boot Camp
Recently Diagnosed Boot Camp
Addressing difficulties paying attention, thinking clearly, or planning an activity Parkinson’s can impact specific cognitive skills, such as planning activities, finding the right word when speaking, managing your finances accurately, or remembering where objects are. It can challenge your ability to maintain concentration during an activity (e.g., reading) or divide your attention when doing two … Continue reading "Recently Diagnosed Boot Camp"
Dance for PD with Lucy
Dance for PD with Lucy
Lucy Bowen McCauley For people living with Parkinson’s and a partner. No fees. This class is sponsored by Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center. Please register as we have a limited number of places available, and we hope to include all the dancers in our community. You only need to register once, not very week. … Continue reading "Dance for PD with Lucy"
Community Chit Chat with Dr. David Whitney
Community Chit Chat with Dr. David Whitney
Dr. David Whitney, Movement Disorders Specialist Dr. David Whitney, Movement Disorders Specialist, will join us today. This is a great opportunity to ask general questions about living well with Parkinson’s … Continue reading "Community Chit Chat with Dr. David Whitney"
Brain Choir
Brain Choir
In partnership with A Place to Be every Wednesday at 12:00 noon At: Inova Loudoun Hospital Outpatient Specialty Rehabilitation Center Contact Monika.Stolze@inova.org Click here for details. In 2015, the Different Strokes for … Continue reading "Brain Choir"
Dual Task for Parkinson’s – Level 2
Dual Task for Parkinson’s – Level 2
Prioritizing physical with a cognitive & voice twist. Join Portuguese physiotherapist Josefa Domingos and speech therapist John Dean every Wednesday for this live and interactive class that combines movement, voice … Continue reading "Dual Task for Parkinson’s – Level 2"
Stand Tall & Speak Loud
Stand Tall & Speak Loud
Thursdays from 12:10 pm – 12:55 pm (45 mins.) Dual tasking movement and speech class for people with PD. Coordinate thinking, breathing, moving, and voicing to live your best life! … Continue reading "Stand Tall & Speak Loud"
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s
Join Josefa Thursdays at 1:00 pm (ET) for this live and interactive class! Click here to register. Check out our webpage for recordings of past classes so you can dance anytime! https://ipmdc.org/zumba-gold-for-parkinsons/ Dance is more than just dance in Parkinson’s. Research supports the benefits of dance on motor symptoms such as gait and balance and … Continue reading "Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s"
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s
Advanced Level Thursdays at 1:00 pm This 45 minute boxing class is designed to improve coordination and balance, while also building strength and cardiovascular endurance. Workouts involve punching sequences, footwork drills, core exercises, and head movements to improve weight shifting. Through learning various movement drills, students improve hand eye coordination and challenge memory. This … Continue reading "Boxing & Strength Training for Parkinson’s"
Sterling Parkinson Friends
Sterling Parkinson Friends
We hope you’ll join us to meet other people with Parkinson’s and their families as we learn from local experts and encourage each other, and that you’ll leave with a feeling of hope and purpose that you can get the most out of life, maintain your independence, and continue to enjoy all that life has … Continue reading "Sterling Parkinson Friends"
Get to Know Your Meds – Nourianz
Get to Know Your Meds – Nourianz
Speaker: Dr. Drew Falconer Today's discussion will feature Nourianz with plenty of time for Q&A. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different treatment options that are available, and to ask questions about them. Please click here to register. You'll receive a confirmation email with your link to join in. **Please note the … Continue reading "Get to Know Your Meds – Nourianz"