Delay the Disease program for Parkinson’s offered at PCH

August 16, 2017

Participants of Paulding County Hospital’s Delay the Disease program include front row, from left – Frank Reineck, John Betz, Debra Dunham, Kelli Schlatter, PTA, Emogene Aguirre, Naomi Nicely, CFT.

PAULDING, OHIO– Paulding County Hospital’s first Delay the Disease program for Parkinson’s Disease is a twelve-week long program featuring the use of low level exercises to develop the mind and body to overcome limitations caused by Parkinson’s disease. 

Observers have stated that the progress made by participants is nothing short of miraculous, enabling them to function at a much higher level.

The program is led by Joe Fisher, Licensed Physical Therapist and Director of Paulding County Hospital’s Rehabilitation Department. 

Other program instructors include Naomi Nicely, Certified Fitness Trainer; Angie Speice, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant; and Kelli Schlatter, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.

The program will resume classes on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Please contact the hospital for additional information regarding the program at 419-399-1725, 419-399-1162, or paulding.dtd@pauldingcountyhospital.com.

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