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• A Pilot Study of the Feasibility and Effects of Table Tennis Training in Parkinson Disease. February 7, 2021 Related ArticlesA Pilot Study of the Feasibility and Effects of Table Tennis Training in Parkinson Disease. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2020 Sep;2(3):100064 Authors: Olsson K, Franzén E, Johansson A Abstract Objective: To investigate feasibility and effects of table tennis training on balance control and physical function in individuals with Parkinson disease. Design: Single group, observational, before-after trial. Setting: Table…
• 8 Ankle and Foot Stretches to Reduce Pain and Increase Flexibility in Parkinson’s March 13, 2020 Discomfort in the lower body – especially the calves, ankles, feet, and toes – is a common complaint for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s.  Pinning down the exact origin of the pain and discomfort can be a challenge as there can be a variety of causes of lower body pain: Dystonia (causing toe cramping and curling) Stiffness or soreness in the…
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• How To Get Through Days When You Can’t Fight Parkinson’s Anymore November 20, 2020 Illustration from Parkinsonsdisease.netOriginally published by Parkinsonsdisease.net By Sharon Krischer · November 19, 2020 We have all been there. After a bad night you give up and drag yourself out of bed. It’s 4:30am. Yes, 4:30! You are restless and you just have to get out of bed. You know you should exercise, but that is the last thing you feel like doing. You…
• Monthly research review – March 2021 March 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during March 2021. The post is divided into ten parts based on the type of research: Top 5 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…
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• Could playing table tennis help reduce Parkinson’s symptoms? March 5, 2020 Researchers at Fukuoka University, Japan, have found that playing table tennis may help alleviate motor symptoms in Parkinson’s. As part of the study, 12 people with Parkinson’s with an average age of 73 played a five-hour session of table tennis every week for a period of six months. The sessions were developed specifically for people with the condition by experienced…
• Monthly Research Review – January 2021 January 31, 2021 # # # # At the end of each month the SoPD writes a post which provides an overview of some of the major pieces of Parkinson’s-related research that were made available during the previous 4 weeks. The post is divided into eight parts based on the type of research: Basic biology Disease mechanism Clinical research New clinical trials Clinical…
• Moments of Victory® – Parkinson Pete Embraces the Lessons of Parkinson’s August 24, 2020 Each month, we spotlight someone in our community who has an inspiring story to tell. Today, we are happy to feature Pete Beidler from Seattle, WA. What has your journey been like since your Parkinson’s diagnosis? In 2006, when I was sixty-six, I signed the papers signaling my intention to retire after forty years of teaching English at Lehigh University…
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• ITTF Parkinson's World TT Championship: Farewell Berlin, hello Croatia | sportanddev.org - sportanddev.org September 21, 2021 ITTF Parkinson's World TT Championship: Farewell Berlin, hello Croatia | sportanddev.org  sportanddev.org
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