Our lab is focused on understanding and testing factors that increase motivation for movement. We use behavioral science to create interventions for individuals that might have difficulties starting and sticking with exercise and physical activity. We primarily focus on interventions for people with Parkinson disease as well as underserved populations (Latinx/Hispanic).
Mission: To empower and motivate individuals, families, and populations to be physically active.
Research goals:
Improve physical activity levels of people with PD
Reduce healthcare disparities for people with PD from underrepresented groups
Understand essential components of interventions (at the individual, interpersonal, community, & societal levels) to maximize motivation for physical activity
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Check out UConn Today’s latest article on our Parkinson Disease Exercise Class 10-year celebration. Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease Celebrates 10 Years – UConn Today
Check out this article published by CTInsider, this article dives into the creative Parkinson’s disease research that is being done by the Movementforlife lab. How UConn is using photos to help Parkinson’s patients with exercise
Windham High School students had the opportunity to learn about what a career in physical therapy could look like for them through an event co-hosted by UConn’s Physical Therapy Program and ConnCAP (Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation).
