PWR!Moves® is a Parkinson’s-specific, evidence-informed exercise approach designed to address movement changes associated with Parkinson’s disease, including bradykinesia, rigidity, incoordination, and reduced automaticity of movement.

In this seated class, participants learn the four Basic PWR!Moves® — PWR!Up, PWR!Rock, PWR!Twist, and PWR!Step — which target essential building blocks of everyday movement, including posture, weight shifting, trunk rotation, and transitions.

Once the movements are learned, we put them to music! Rhythm and familiar songs provide a fun and engaging way to practice high-effort, large-amplitude, purposeful movement while reinforcing the principles of PWR!Moves®.

The class is performed seated, with modifications provided so participants can work at their individual ability level.

Instructor: Nicole Russo, PT, DPT, AIB-VR, NASM-CPT

Nicole is a physical therapist and Parkinson’s specialist with more than 20 years of experience in group exercise and dance. She is certified in LSVT BIG, BIG for LIFE, PWR!Moves®, and Urban Poling for Parkinson’s, and is an alumna of the Parkinson’s Foundation Team Training Program. She is the founder of Shore Fitness & Wellness, LLC and co-founder of the Shore Parkinson’s Group.

*This is a group exercise and wellness class and does not constitute physical therapy, medical treatment, or individualized medical advice. Participants should exercise within their individual abilities and consult their healthcare provider with questions or concerns about participating in an exercise program.