EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red 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.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 orange loop band 1 blue loop band 1 trigger ball (a tennis ball or similar works) 1 slider disc or a wash cloth (optional) All posture program for ALS. This program works on strengthening the quadriceps, upper back extensors, and full abdomen. Grip strength is taken into account and we work around this contraindication. Flexibility and balance work through all planes of motion are woven in for participants’ safety and injury prevention.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 2 yoga blocks 1 red loop band 1 green 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 red loop band 1 green loop band 1 red 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 full abdomen. We also work on dorsiflexion of the feet to combat the plantar flexion in the ankles.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1 stability disc 1 chair 1 foam roller 2 yoga blocks 1 small anti-burst ball 1 red loop band 1 green loop band 1 orange loop band 1 green Theraband 1 red 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 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.