THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER YOU
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Greetings!
April is National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, and if you are living with this disease or know someone who is, we have positive news: it can be managed more effectively with an exercise-oriented wellness plan. But first, let's learn a little about Parkinson's Disease. 
Take advantage of our April Promotions and learn how to use exercise to combat the effects of Parkinson's Disease now!
Get 20% off our Wellness Assessment and receive your
FREE Medical Tracker ID Card Holder and Record Keeper.
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What causes Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the second most common degenerative brain disorder, after Alzheimer's Disease. According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the causes of Parkinson's remain unknown. In some people, genetic factors may play a role; in others, illness, an environmental toxin or other event may contribute to PD.  There is a two to four percent risk for Parkinson's among people over age 60, compared with one to two percent in the general population. What is known is that there is a chemical or genetic trigger that starts the cell death process in the brain cells that produce dopamine, an important chemical in controlling movement.
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What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of PD can be very mild at first. A common early symptom is a tremor in one hand, most often when at rest. Tremors can also occur in the legs or jaw. The tremors usually go away when moving and typically don't interfere substantially with daily function.
As the condition progresses, other symptoms may appear, such as shuffling or a reduced arm swing while walking, and handwriting trailing at the end of a sentence. Stiffness or rigidity may set in, as well as a lack of balance. Movements may become slower and a stooped posture may develop. It may also become difficult to speak loudly, or to show expression on the face.
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How can a physical therapist help?A Healthier You's physical therapists help those with PD to stay as active and independent as possible. The special exercises and techniques they use have been proven through research to combat the symptoms of PD by improving fitness levels, strength, and flexibility, while focusing on activities that are important to participants.  Studies have shown that those with PD who participated in an exercise program experienced improved walking, balance, strength, flexibility, and fitness. However, these studies also indicated that people with PD gradually lost the gains they had made when their supervised exercise program ended. It's important to work with a physical therapist to help develop good long-term exercise habits. Research has shown persons with PD who stay active and fit have less falls, are more independent, and can age in place safely.A Healthier You offers wellness and prevention services to help you maintain gains achieved during skilled therapy.
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April Events
This month we're offering FREE Prevention & Wellness Screenings at your clinic, office, or community center! Any place you gather, we'll bring the screening to you. Choose from:  - Balance & Fall Risk
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Body Mass Index
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Rate
- Readiness to Exercise
Take the first step toward becoming A Healthier You.
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 April Promotions
20% OFF Wellness Assessment
For the month of April, A Healthier You (A.H.Y.) is offering
20% off our wellness assessment and $100 off a personalized wellness program for individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
Call us for an appointment and find out how to use exercise to combat the effects of Parkinson's Disease now!
The first 50 people to call us receive this handy tool, FREE!
A Medical Tracker ID Card is an ideal way to store important health care cards, and record vital personal medical data like emergency contact information, doctor's name and number, medications, allergies, and more. It comes with easy to use reference and it's small enough to keep in your wallet or pocket. Call now to get your free medical tracker card. Please visit us on the web at www.AHY4life.com for more information. |
Contact us today at 914-458-2249 or by email, to bring our Free A.H.Y. prevention and wellness screening to your organization or office. Sincerely,
Delali Goka & Stacey Rittenberg
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Maintaining overall wellness and fitness helps prevent and manage many diseases and chronic conditions. A small and consistent increase in your physical activity can make a BIG difference in all aspects of your wellbeing.
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There are several early warning signs associated with Parkinson's Disease including a decreased sense of smell, constipation, and dizziness.
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