Parkinsons' Disease Specific Exercise Training
Exercise Is Medicine — Backed by Research. Designed for Results.
At Back to Independence Rehab, we offer specialized Parkinson’s disease exercise training that leverages the latest research in neuroplasticity, high-intensity exercise, large-amplitude movement, and functional motor retraining to help you move better, feel better, and slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
Our Parkinson’s programs are designed for individuals at any stage of PD and focus on improving strength, balance, gait, posture, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.
🌟 Why Parkinson’s Exercise Works
Our Parkinson’s programs are designed for individuals at any stage of PD and focus on improving strength, balance, gait, posture, cognitive function, and overall quality of life.
🌟 Why Parkinson’s Exercise Works
Current research shows that people with Parkinson’s experience the best outcomes when exercise includes:
This combination promotes increased blood flow, improved motor control, stronger movement patterns, and enhanced brain health through neuroplasticity.
The result? Better mobility, better balance, greater independence, and slowed disease progression.
🧭 Which Parkinson’s Exercise Approach Fits You?
- High-intensity cardiovascular & resistance training
- Large-amplitude movement patterns (BIG movements)
- Multi-directional functional training
- Cognitive challenge + physical challenge
- Whole-body engagement — face, trunk, arms, and legs
- Consistent practice over time
This combination promotes increased blood flow, improved motor control, stronger movement patterns, and enhanced brain health through neuroplasticity.
The result? Better mobility, better balance, greater independence, and slowed disease progression.
🧭 Which Parkinson’s Exercise Approach Fits You?
1:1 Therapy & Personal Training
Ideal if you prefer individualized coaching, detailed feedback, and programming tailored to your unique goals, symptoms, and health status.
Group Exercise Classes
Perfect if you enjoy the energy, motivation, and community of working out with others—plus Parkinson’s-specific guidance from specialized trainers.
Hybrid: Personal Training + Group Classes
Ideal if you prefer individualized coaching, detailed feedback, and programming tailored to your unique goals, symptoms, and health status.
Group Exercise Classes
Perfect if you enjoy the energy, motivation, and community of working out with others—plus Parkinson’s-specific guidance from specialized trainers.
Hybrid: Personal Training + Group Classes
Best for maintaining strength, fitness, and accountability after completing physical therapy—especially if you’ve had no recent falls or decline in function.
🚀 Evidence-Based Parkinson’s Skill Training
🚀 Evidence-Based Parkinson’s Skill Training
PWR!Moves®: Parkinson’s-Specific Movement System
PWR!Moves targets four essential movement foundations shown to decline in Parkinson’s disease:
- Posture
- Weight shifting
- Trunk rotation
- Stepping
These movements help address slow movement, rigidity, bradykinesia, and coordination challenges. The program also integrates breathing, vision, voice, and cognitive skills for whole-body brain-healthy training.
Benefits of PWR!Moves include improvements in:
- Motor symptoms (movement quality, balance, gait)
- Non-motor symptoms (mood, fatigue, pain, sleep, cognition)
- Independence in ADLs, recreation, hobbies, and daily routines
PWR!Moves can be used alone or integrated seamlessly into boxing, cycling, dance, strength training, and daily functional mobility.
Certified PWR!Moves Providers
Dr. Darci Pernoud, OTR/L, is a Certified PWR!Moves Therapist trained under Dr. Becky Farley, creator of LSVT BIG. And Jabriel Moore COTA/L is additionally Certified PWR!Moves Therapist.
Even if you’ve completed LSVT BIG, PWR!Moves is the next-generation evolution for continued functional gains.
Better MOVEMENT means Better FUNCTION.
PWR!Moves: Parkinson’s-Specific Exercise Program: 2 LOCATIONS
All new members are required to complete a 1:1 PD Exercise Assessment for safety and individualized class recommendations.
📍 Charlotte Parkinson’s Exercise Classes
🕛 Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Located at our Charlotte Back to Independence Rehab gym.
👉 Click here to Register for Charlotte class
🕛 Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Located at our Charlotte Back to Independence Rehab gym.
👉 Click here to Register for Charlotte class
🆕 NEW Parkinson’s Exercise Class — Concord / University City
NOW ENROLLING for December Start! FREE in December 2025 and January 2026
📅 Every Friday, 9:00–10:00 AM
🗓️ Starting December 5th
📍 Trevi Senior Living
11230 Trevi Village Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
👉 Reserve Your Spot Today
Click here to Register for Concord class
📞 Contact Us — Start Moving & Stay Moving
Gym Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
Phone: 980-335-0778
Email: info@BTIrehab.com
