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• Persistent Exercise and Physical Therapy Improve Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s September 11, 2022 “Beginners are many; finishers are few.” Stephen Covey “Nothing comes from doing nothing.” William Shakespeare Introduction: By now, you know exercise is medicine for many disorders, including Parkinson’s. But how is our health improved for those with Parkinson’s, and what does that mean? The studies described here are either review articles that summarize the evidence regarding working with a physical…
• The road ahead: 2022 January 20, 2022 # # # # The first post at the start of each year on the SoPD website tries to provide an overview of where things are in the search for ‘disease modifying’ therapies for Parkinson’s.  It is an exercise in managing expectations as well as discussing what research events are scheduled for the next year so that we can keep…
• Six Pillars of Parkinson’s December 11, 2022 “In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result.” James Allen “Storms make trees take deeper roots.” Dolly Parton NOTE ADDED IN PROOF: Earlier today, I inadvertently published this post’s unfinished and unproofed version. It was titled “6 Pillars of Parkinson’s.” I apologize for pushing the…
• The road ahead: 2021 January 25, 2021 # # # # At the start of each year, it is a useful practise to layout what is planned over the next 12 months. The events that are scheduled for the year to come, so that we can keep an eye out for them. Obviously, where 2021 will end actually is unpredictable, but an outline of what is scheduled…
• Parkinson’s: You Got To Move January 23, 2023 “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being” Plato “Exercise: you don’t have time not to” George A. Sheehan Introduction: You know what I am getting ready to say? Exercise is medicine. The verdict is out; exercise is especially beneficial for those with Parkinson’s. Some form of exercise is always suitable for older adults, but it is…
• I have Parkinson’s and am experiencing X. Who should I see? February 10, 2020 We receive emails every day from people wondering who they should see for a wide variety of issues that often go hand-in-hand with Parkinson’s. Since it comes up often enough, we decided to create a guide that answers exactly that.    To put this piece together, we gathered up the 15 most frequently asked questions we’ve received from our community members…
• Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease July 20, 2021 The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease Your family and friends are constantly encouraging you to exercise. Your doctors tell you that exercise is a vital component of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. APDA programming includes exercise programs as a way for people with PD to gain control over their disease. But is exercise worth all the fuss? What does exercise…
• The road ahead: 2020 January 5, 2020 Here at the SoPD, we are primarily interested in disease modification for Parkinson’s. While there is a great deal of interesting research exploring the causes of the condition, novel symptomatic therapies, and other aspects of Parkinson’s, my focus is generally on the science seeking to slow, stop or reverse the condition. At the start of each year, it is a…
• What types of exercise are best for people with Parkinson’s disease? July 27, 2021 In last week’s blog, we addressed the reasons why it is vital for people with Parkinson’s disease to exercise, including (but not limited to) improving particular motor and non-motor symptoms such as impaired balance, gait disorders, depression, and cognition. Today, we will tackle another important question – what types of exercise are most beneficial to help people with Parkinson’s disease…
• Speech, Voice & Parkinson’s Q&A with John Dean January 28, 2021 We recently hosted a webinar with speech-language pathologist John Dean. You can get access to the recording here. We received so many questions during the session that we weren’t able to answer them all; so, John was kind enough to do some written Q&A for us. “When is a good time to start speech therapy?” It’s much better to maintain…
• Parkinson’s and Nutrition, Exercise & Physical Therapy: Your questions answered! January 31, 2023 On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, Dr. Drew Falconer joined me to tackle your unanswered questions about Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered many questions from the audience. In this blog, we are answering some of the questions we didn’t have time for, specifically about nutrition, exercise, and physical therapy. We…
• PD 101: Exercise, Medication, Nutrition & Lifestyle December 4, 2016 Since being diagnosed with PD in 2014, I've had the pleasure to meet individuals who have lived with Parkinson's for 10 to 20 years, and even longer. The common theme for living well with PD is regular exercise and staying active. PD may be a life sentence, but it is far from being a death sentence. Think of exercise as…
• Journey With Parkinson’s: (Part 2) A Different Side of Life November 2, 2020 “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” Khalil Gibran “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” Harvey Mackay Introduction: I am a scientist, trained as a protein chemist with expertise…
• Journey With Parkinson’s: (Part 2) A Different Side of Life November 2, 2020 “Yesterday is but today’s memory, and tomorrow is today’s dream.” Khalil Gibran “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” Harvey Mackay Introduction: I am a scientist, trained as a protein chemist with expertise…
• Parkinson's Disease News - Editor's Picks (Archive 2016.10) November 28, 2016 Newsfeed: PD News PD Research News PD Fitness News PD Boxing News PD Web Articles PD Blogs PD Editor's Picks PD Twitter Newsfeed LA Tech’s “Rock Steady Boxing” helping people fight Parkinson’s Disease – Knoe.comKnoe.comLA Tech's 'Rock Steady Boxing' helping people fight Parkinson's DiseaseKnoe.comNeal was an ENT specialist until he got hit by the disease just a few years ago.…
• Parkinson's Disease News - Editor's Picks (Archive 2016.07) September 30, 2016 Newsfeed: PD News PD Research News PD Fitness News PD Boxing News PD Web Articles PD Blogs PD Editor's Picks PD Twitter Newsfeed Pedaling for Parkinson’sThat is what it’s like living with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, neurodegenerative disorder in which the loss of cells in various parts of the brain leaves people less able to control their…
• How Much Should I Exercise for PD? November 7, 2016 At the recent World Parkinson Congress 2016, the main theme that I noticed is that exercise is the best medicine for PD. It may not be as effective at treating PD symptoms as l-dopa, but all the research and anecdotal evidence clearly shows that collectively, those who exercise regularly enjoy a far better quality of life with PD, for a longer period…
• Building Your Parkinson’s Disease Care Team August 23, 2022 You likely have heard about the importance of tackling Parkinson’s disease (PD) with a team approach. PD can encompass so many different symptoms and as such, many types of expertise can be helpful in combating those symptoms to ensure you achieve the maximum quality of life possible. Additionally, your team may change over time as your disease evolves and different…
• Radical Collaboration, Exercise, Neuroplasticity and Parkinson’s Disease December 15, 2022 “Exercise and neuroplasticity in persons living with Parkinson’s disease” was the theme of a pioneering paper on mechanisms of brain plasticity in PD published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine by Mark A. Hirsch, PhD. and Becky G. Farley, PT, PhD in 2009. The term “neuroplasticity” can be defined as the brain’s wondrous ability to alter its…
• "Sustainable Exercise" for Parkinson's July 31, 2019 An article about an exercise research study prompted me to partially rethink my Parkinson’s Disease exercise philosophy. Exercise intensity may slow Parkinson’s progression, but in the long run, exercise sustainability is essential to a better quality of life.
• Nia Technique, Alexander Technique, and Feldenkrais Method: Mindful movement-based practices for Parkinson’s disease August 10, 2021 Mindful movement-based practices are popular complementary therapies in Parkinson’s disease (PD), defined as healing practices involving movement of the body while focusing on the mind. They are performed in addition to standard therapies with the goal of improving quality of life. Many of you probably have heard of yoga and tai chi, but there are many other movement therapies that…
• Monthly Research Review: January 2022 January 31, 2022 # # # # 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 January 2022. The post is divided into 10 parts based on the type of research: Top 6 pieces of Parkinson’s news Articles of general interest Basic biology…