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Pre-Recorded Videos
We understand that not everyone can join us for face-to-face classes. That’s why we offer a wide range of U-Turn Parkinson’s wellness program videos you can do from the comfort of your home or while traveling!
Hidden Disabilities: Travel Assistance Program
Hidden Disabilities - Travel Assistance Program by S. Stothers Over the last year, a friend has been asking me to go to Vancouver Island to help work on one of his car builds. Something I have done in the past, and always had a great time doing! During this past year,...
Men’s Health Month
By A. Danelak Recognizing Men’s Health Month June not only marks the official start of summer (woo hoo!), but also Men’s Health Month. International Men’s Health Week also takes place from June 10-16, making it a great opportunity to practice preventative care and...
Behind the Scenes: The Walk to U-Turn Parkinson’s!
Behind the Scenes: The Walk to U-Turn Parkinson’s! Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to organize our fundraiser walk! As you lace up your sneakers and gather your team and family for a day of camaraderie and support, there's a bustling world of...
Lab Study Opportunity at the University of Manitoba – February 8, 2024
The University of Manitoba Master of Physical Therapy Program is looking for people with Parkinson’s Disease to participate in a lab with physiotherapy students. At the lab you would work with a group of 5-10 physiotherapy students, who will be testing your strength, flexibility, balance, and walking. They will also have you do some basic exercises.
The lab is on Thursday, February 8 and you may choose to participate from 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm. The lab is at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at 771 McDermot Ave.
If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please contact the lab instructor Sarah Conci by email at Sarah.Conci@umanitoba.ca or phone (204) 977-5637.
Manitoba Tomorrow Project – Ongoing
The Manitoba Tomorrow Project is a long term health research project with the goal of learning more about the causes of cancer and other chronic diseases. Research projects such as this have the ability to help find new and improved treatments, methods for detecting disease, and prevention strategies.
Hosted by CancerCare Manitoba, they are the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath): Canada’s largest population health study with over 330,000 participants spread across each of the nation’s 10 provinces.
Learn more at www.manitobatomorrowproject.ca or click here for information booklet.
Walking Improvement in Parkinson’s disease Research Study – Ongoing
Physical Therapy and Neuroscience researchers from the University of Manitoba are looking for both individuals with Parkinson’s disease and age-matched healthy control to participate in a clinical trial to evaluate the benefits of various treadmill and cognitive exercise programs in Parkinson disease.
For more information and to participate in the study, please click here.
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