EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 chair 1 blue loop band 1 red Theraband 1 blue Theraband All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Balance work through the frontal plane of motion and flexibility are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 blue loop band 1 green Theraband 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the upper back extensors.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 chair 1 foam roller 1 yoga block 1 small anti-burst ball 1 blue loop band 1 orange loop band 1 red Theraband 1 blue Theraband 1 single 3-pound weight 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Flexibility and balance work through all planes of motion are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 chair 1 foam roller 1 yoga block 1 small anti-burst ball 1 orange loop band 1 blue Theraband 1 black Theraband 1 single 3-pound weight 1 single 5-pound weight All postures move into Flat Back Posture with Parkinson’s. This program takes the body out of the forward leaning position Parkinson’s puts it in, by strengthening the quadriceps, hip flexors, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles. Diaphragmatic and Rhythmic Breathing are used to relax the nervous system and decrease falls due to the shuffling in the feet. Balance work through the sagittal plane of motion and flexibility are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 chair 1 small anti-burst ball 1 purple loop band 1 blue loop band All posture program for ALS. This program works building strength in the quadriceps, adductors, pelvic floor, and upper back extensors. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication. Balance work through the transverse plane of motion and flexibility are woven in for participants safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 purple loop band 1 blue loop band All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the lower body, with an emphasis on the quadriceps and TVA, and hamstrings for Kyphotic Lordotic and Lordosis Posture and hip flexors for Sway Back Posture and Flat Back Posture.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 purple loop band All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the entire abdomen, with an emphasis on the TVA, external obliques and pelvic floor. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication incorporating shoulder stability work as well.