Parkinson's support group to hear about neurologic physical therapy

FALLBROOK – April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease, which is more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Lou Gehrig's disease (or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

This number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with PD each year. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD.

Incidence of Parkinson’s disease increases with age, but an estimated 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50. Men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women.

North County Parkinson's Support Group Fallbrook invites anyone interested to join its monthly meeting, Friday, April 22, 10 a.m. to noon at the Fallbrook Health and Wellness Center, 1636 E. Mission Road.

The guest speakers will be Jessie Agimis and Kristine Negrete PT, DPT, NCS with a program on "Neurologic Physical Therapy and Wellness."

Agimis is a licensed doctor of physical therapy and board-certified neurologic clinical specialist who treats individuals with a variety of neurologic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and vestibular and balance disorders.

She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from San Diego State University and completed a neurologic physical therapy residency at the University of Washington Medical Center. Agimis is a PWR! Moves certified therapist, an assistive technology professional and holds a certificate in vestibular rehabilitation. She serves as a board member for the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego.

Negrete is a licensed doctor of physical therapy and board-certified neurologic clinical specialist who treats individuals with a variety of neurologic conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and vestibular and balance disorders.

She earned her doctorate in physical therapy from A.T. Still University in Arizona. She completed a neurologic physical therapy residency with Northern Arizona University and HonorHealth. Negrete is a PWR! Moves certified therapist and holds a certificate in Adapted Yoga. She serves as a mentor for the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego."

They both work at Neurolab360, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization on a mission to provide affordable, specialized and accessible physical therapy and wellness that is not bound by insurance limitations. For more information, visit https://www.neurolab360.com/.

After the program, break out groups held for a time of sharing, coffee and refreshments. The meeting is held in support of persons with Parkinson's disease, care partners and people interested in improving the world of those affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group is an affiliate group of North County Parkinson's Support Group. For more information, call Irene at 760-731-0171.

Submitted by Fallbrook Parkinson's Support Group.