Parkinson's Wellness Course for RSB - Urban Poling

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Course Registration Includes 1 pair of Activator ® Poles and 1 pair of Boot Tips.

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*Package customization is available through SME

Incorporating the cultural and goals of RSB into the Urban Poling Course

Course Agenda

Introduction & Benefits of Urban Poling for RSB Clinics
Urban Poling Technique for Early Stages of Parkinson’s
& High Intensity Strategies for RSB Clients: Jogging/Skipping/Hills/Intervals
Research Review
Activator® Technique for Balance for Lower Level Clients
Pole Exercises for RSB Clinics:
– Warm & Cool Down Exercises
– Stations with Poles
– One Hour Standing Exercise Class: Sample sessions with video & lesson plan
– One Hour Seated Exercise Class: Sample session with video & lesson plan
for lower level clients
Assessment, Contraindications, Guidelines for Practice
Guidelines for RBS Outdoor Poling Programs for Higher
& Lower Level, Clients & Caregivers
Quiz

Presenter

Joy A Cochran
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Watertown, Wisconsin

Joy graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2016. She is a Credentialed Balance and Falls Professional and Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult (CEEAA) through the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a Master Trainer for Urban Poling, and also holds certifications specific to treating Parkinson’s Disease – PWR! Moves, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), and LSVT BIG. Joy is experienced in treating complex conditions, such as; Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), stroke, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), amputees, balance, and vestibular.

Presenter

Wendy Wilkerson
BS, MS. Ed., MFP-C
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Wendy has over 14 years experience in the health and wellness field including, cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic and neurological physical therapy. She is a member of the MedFit network, a professional membership organization for fitness and allied professionals. Received both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Exercise Science and Wellness from Old Dominion University. Founder of Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach, LLC dba Empowerment! Wellness

Specialty certifications include:

+ Owner of Rock Steady Boxing Virginia Beach, LLC, dba Empowerment! Wellness, dba HEALTH-E-FIT
Hampton Roads Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coach
+ PWR! Certified Instructor
+ MS Fitness Specialist
+ Urban Poling Master Trainer

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