Power Thru Parkinson’s Program Expands to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA

Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA now offers Power Thru Parkinson’s Classes, a Parkinson’s disease management program. This program began at the Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA and expanded to Myrtle Beach in 2023, and beginning in January 2024, is being offered in Georgetown.

The Power Thru Parkinson’s program is a 60-minute group exercise class offered to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, parkinsonisms, or a movement disorder that will benefit from repeptitive, exaggerated, patterns of movement. Each class is composed of 10 to 12 exercises set up as stations ranging from strength training, balance and neuromotor training, as well as cardiovascular and stretching. 

• When: The class takes place on Tuesday and Thursday each week at 10:45 AM
• Where: Group Exercise room.
• Requirement: Members are required to do an assessment with our Healthy Living staff before participation in the class.
• Contact: For more information contact the instructor, Laurie Tardif at [email protected]
• Fees: Free with membership at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location. 

About the Power Thru Parkinson’s Program

Power Thru Parkinson’s is a boxing-inspired class offered to people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, or other movement disorders. The class focuses on balance, strength, coordination, stamina, dexterity, memory, and walking ability. It incorporates boxing and cycling activities; both of which have been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. 

Boxing gloves are available for use during the class, but you are encouraged to provide your own. Class size is limited to ten participants. Due to the size of the class, registration will be required.

• Requirement – Active member at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location.
• Who this benefits –  Anyone living with Parkinson’s Disease.
• About the program – Each class is composed of 10 to 12 exercises set up as stations ranging from strength training, balance and neuromotor training, as well as cardiovascular and stretching. 
• Locations – This program is offered at all three center locations: Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA, Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA, and Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA.
• Fees – Free with membership at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location. 

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