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The Power of Exercise Video

Exercise is one of the most important ways people with Parkinson’s can help control their symptoms. Through a grant from the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Fund, a group of physical therapists created this video. For more information on exercise groups and classes led by physical therapists, visit exercisepd.com.

 

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Students developing invention to help Parkinson’s Patients

Last fall, WPA was contacted by a group of Project Lead The Way students from Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI. The students were tasked with “finding a problem they could solve.” Two of the students have seen the challenges of Parkinson’s tremor with their grandparents, so the group decided to work on a product to help people with PD.

WPA invited the group to attend our Brookfield Support Group to present their ideas and ask for feedback from people who would actually use this product. This was a great opportunity for WPA to bring together different generations to talk about a serious everyday challenge we see. We have invited the students to come back and share their prototype once they have it!
Click here to view an article from the Waukesha Freeman Newspaper.
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