Event Series:
Feeling Fit with FSHD
May 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
18:00 PM CET | 17:00 PM UK | 12:00 PM Noon ET | 11:00 AM CT | 10:00 AM MT | 9:00 AM PT
This is part two of this month’s series with Arielle Levy, a physical therapist who trained with Julie Herschberg (legendary in our community). Arielle will be discussing nerve mobility and pain. Postural impairments and compensatory use of muscles can often lead to compression or excess stress on nerves throughout the body leading to sensations of pain, muscle stiffness, or numbness/tingling. The sessions will focus on mobility and self massage techniques to reduce compression on nerves and improve mobility of nerves throughout the upper and lower body to reduce pain and maximize mobility throughout the body.
About Arielle Levy, DPT
Arielle has been a doctor of physical therapy for 6 years with a specialization in neurologic rehabilitation. “I am passionate about combining my knowledge of the nervous system, biomechanics, exercise, and pain to help people improve function, quality of life, and reduce pain. I have always been fascinated by the human brain and body and have had a passion for dance, movement, and exercise from a young age. When I am not working I love to travel, dance, and cook!”
For people living with FSHD who are interested in exercise and fitness, Feeling Fit with FSHD meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm (noon) U.S. Eastern Time. Come dressed for exercise and have on hand any safety and assistive devices you need. Not every exercise is appropriate or safe for every individual, so please use your best judgement and consult your health care provider.
Please come prepared with a stable chair or stool (back of chair is optional). You can also choose to bring light weights ranging from 1lb to 5lb.
