Our Monthly Meeting is usually the first Tuesday of the month each month at 1pm PT/4pm ET
The Next one is tuesday february 4th, at 1pm PT/4pm ET (this info will be updated each month after the monthly meeting)
Exercise of the Month:
amplitude of our voice!
We worked on amplitude in our body in December, now we will take that effort to our voice for strong, clear communication!
Here is the recording of our Monthly Membership Meeting from Tuesday January 7th 2025.
January Member Highlight!
Wendy L is an online member and we caught up with her to hear about her exercise program and about her recent trip to Mexico!
January 2025 Updates:
We will be closed Wednesday January 1st for New Years Day!
Online Meetings:
Educational Meeting:
Friday January 24th 1pm PT/4pm ET on Zoom
Dr. Tanya Denne, who is a naturopathic doctor will join us to discuss Mucuna Pruriens. Mucuna is a supplement that holds promise for people with Parkinson’s. This study: “Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson’s disease: a double blind clinical and pharmacological study” was published in 2004 and give you an idea of the potential!
In Person Meetings:
Tuesday 1/7 2:30-3:30pm Support group for people with Parkinson’s, led by Darlene Mann, social worker.
Friday 1/11 12:30-2pm In Person Women’s Group – Claire will lead and we will discuss goals for 2025!
Tuesday 1/14 2:30-3:30pm Support group for spouses of people with Parkinson’s, led by Darlene Mann, social worker.
Tuesday 1/21 2:30-3:30pm Support group for all! PwP and spouses of people with Parkinson’s, led by Darlene Mann, social worker
Reactive Balance Training & Athletic Falls Training - See Calendar
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Updates to Exercise Class Schedule
We will be taking a break from PD School Watch Party
Online Women’s Groups will meet once a quarter:
Wednesday February 12th 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Wednesday May 14th 11:30 PT/2:30pm ET
Wednesday August 13th 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Wednesday November 12th 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Click here to see in person exercise class schedule: https://www.roguept.com/in-person-class-schedule
Click here to see the online exercise schedule: https://www.roguept.com/rogue-online-class-schedule
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Research Highlight!
One of our favorite articles reviewing the potential mechanisms that make exercise such an effective treatment for Parkinson's!
Equipment Highlight!
Each month we highlight a piece of equipment that we use here at Rogue in classes and in 1 on 1 sessions. This month we chose the blazepod cones, which we got recently and really love!!
Future Educational Meetings:
Any other requests for topics/speakers?
Bone Health
Dystonia/Dyskinesia
How to deal with Apathy
New Treatments coming down the pipelineLet me know other topics that you are interested in hearing about!
Neuro-Opthalmology
Sleep
Balance & Vestibular System
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Rogue Scholarship Fund!
We have the opportunity to partner with a non-profit organization to raise funds to support programs at Rogue! Your donations will be tax-deductible!
https://thedonnaclervifoundation.org/rogue-pt
Here are the ways we will use any funds raised:
Starting new programs like online group exercise coaching!
Scholarships to group exercise classes
Scholarships to work with physical therapists 1:1 when insurance access is limited
Specialty Reactive Balance Training (https://www.roguept.com/sliptrip)
Specialty Falls Training Program
Specialty Anti-Freeze Exercise Program
Newly Diagnosed Exercise Program
Funding Support Groups led by a social worker
Online Individual and Group Exercise Coaching