Parkinson’s Disease Boxing News

Boxing class helps seniors fight Parkinson's diseaseBryan-College Station EagleIt's called Rock Steady Boxing — a program specifically designed for those with Parkinson's to help strengthen motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function, a decline in which are all symptoms of the neurological condition. And following ...and more » ... read more

Boxing Class Helps Seniors Fight Parkinson's DiseaseU.S. News & World ReportIt's called Rock Steady Boxing — a program specifically designed for those with Parkinson's to help strengthen motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function, a decline in which are all symptoms of the neurological condition. And following ...and more » ... read more

Boxing class helps seniors fight Parkinson's diseaseBradenton HeraldIt's called Rock Steady Boxing — a program specifically designed for those with Parkinson's to help strengthen motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function, a decline in which are all symptoms of the neurological condition. And following ... ... read more

HYANNIS, Mass. (AP) — With sweat dripping down his face and his eyes locked in laser focus, Jay Zavala punched with vigor to the cornerman's instruction. "One, one, two," the cornerman said as Zavala, 73, punched twice with one arm and raised his leg to ... read more

HYANNIS, Mass. (AP) — With sweat dripping down his face and his eyes locked in laser focus, Jay Zavala punched with vigor to the cornerman's instruction. "One, one, two," the cornerman said as Zavala, 73, punched twice with one arm and raised his leg to ... read more

Aging for Amateurs: Rock steady with Parkinson'sCharleston Post CourierHe heard of a program at a local gym that involved non-contact boxing moves and other exercises for PD patients (and others with movement disorders) called Rock Steady Boxing. His enthusiasm helped make his experience a good one, I'm sure, but more  ... read more

Cape Cod Times (subscription)Punching past Parkinson's in innovative boxing programCape Cod Times (subscription)Jeff Wahtola, of Hyannis Mixed Martial Arts, left, and Manny Mason, of Cotuit, who has Parkinson's disease, spar at Alpha Krav Maga boxing gym in Hyannis as part of Rock Steady Boxing, a program designed to counter the ... read more

Cape Cod Times (subscription)Punching past Parkinson'sCape Cod Times (subscription)It's called Rock Steady Boxing — a program specifically designed for those with Parkinson's to help strengthen motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function, a decline in which are all symptoms of the neurological condition. And following ... ... read more

Now boxing includes Hispanic, Russian and Irish men beating each ... which are associated with dementia, Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's. Muhammad Ali suffered from Parkinson's Disease. He is perhaps the most famous example of the neurodegenerative ... read more

The Official Site of the Nashville PredatorsBrent Peterson's Impact Grows as He Opens Up About Parkinson'sThe Official Site of the Nashville PredatorsThis past year, Peterson for Parkinson's recently took on the APDA Middle TN Chapter, supporting an exercise program along with other outreach activities like Rock Steady Boxing as a ... read more

Parksville Qualicum Beach NewsParksville's Parkinson's walk far surpasses goalParksville Qualicum Beach News... waterfront from Parksville Community Beach, participants watched a demonstration by members and volunteers of the local Rock Steady boxing group. The group teaches boxing exercises to people with Parkinson's disease to help them literally fight back.and more » ... read more

The group teaches boxing exercises to people with Parkinson's disease to help them literally fight back. blackpress.tv Family members of participants discussed how the group has helped their loved ones, pointing out the benefits they've seen from the ... read more

NYFights (press release) (registration) (blog)Bruce Silverglade Speaking To Ring 8NYFights (press release) (registration) (blog)Alex Montaldo runs a boxing program at Gleason's for people afflicted with Parkinson's disease. We look forward to him explaining how it works. Frederick Romano has written a new book detailing the history of boxing on the ... read more

Herald-WhigBoxing classes for people with Parkinson's coming to Quincy YMCAHerald-WhigTerri May, right, jokes about her experience with Rock Steady Boxing with her husband David, left, at the Quincy YMCA on Tuesday, Sep. 5, 2017. Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise for people with ParkinsonÕs disease that helps individuals regain strength  ... read more

QUINCY -- Dave and Terri May have been working to share their experiences with Parkinson's disease with others since Terri was diagnosed in 2014. Finding no support group in Quincy for people living with Parkinson's, the couple started their own with the ... read more

Wicked Local PlymouthNEW BUSINESS: Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson's fightersWicked Local PlymouthCARVER – Once they walk through the doors of a Rock Steady Boxing gym, they are no longer patients. They are boxers. They are fighters, ready to knock out Parkinson's disease. After Lisa Braun was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, ... read more

Parkinson's patients receive new therapy through boxingAmes Tribune“Boxing in general is therapeutic. You can ask anyone who's thrown a punch at a bag,” Meyer said. “If you think about individuals with Parkinson's disease, they go through a lot on a daily basis, and so it's just nice for them to ... read more

MyDaytonDailyNewsTom Archdeacon: Boxing helps Parkinson's sufferers copeMyDaytonDailyNewsHe said, 'Hey, I see you guys do boxing. Will you work with me?' ” A beloved Northmont Middle School social studies teacher and coach and the longtime front man of the rock 'n' roll band Cotton, John suffers from Parkinson's Disease, a progressive ... read more

WJAC JohnstownVP Pence to deliver remarks at Flight 93 ceremonyWJAC JohnstownDonnie Roebuck is the only certified trainer between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg that teaches a boxing class to folks with Parkinson's disease. He has been a personal trainer for 20 years and has worked with professional boxers. He's using that ...and ... read more

London Free PressParkinson's disease walk aids those with neurodegenerative disorder with programsLondon Free PressWhen she's not volunteering with the Walk-It for Parkinson's event, Lampkin is hitting the boxing ring. She's a regular at the Rock Steady boxing program in London, an initiative specifically for Parkinson's patients. “Everyone (in the program) ... read more

WJAC JohnstownWarning issued for chocolate milk purchased at Somerset dairyWJAC JohnstownDonnie Roebuck is the only certified trainer between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg that teaches a boxing class to folks with Parkinson's disease. He has been a personal trainer for 20 years and has worked with professional boxers. He's using that ...and ... read more

WJAC JohnstownJohnstown trainer helps people with Parkinson's disease through boxingWJAC JohnstownDonnie Roebuck is the only certified trainer between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg that teaches a boxing class to folks with Parkinson's disease. He has been a personal trainer for 20 years and has worked with professional boxers. He's using that ... ... read more

WJAC Johnstown3 Blair County men sentenced in homicide involving 22-inch swordWJAC Johnstown"We have a lot of folks who have Parkinson's disease and they have nowhere to go after they do the initial medicine therapy and that's why they are here," Roebuck said. He's one of the rare certified Rock Steady ... read more

WJAC JohnstownCrystal Coaches' Trophy visits 6 NewsWJAC JohnstownBoxing classes have proven that anyone at any level of Parkinson's can actually reduce their symptoms and increase their quality of life by simply putting on a pair of gloves. Barbara Demuth was diagnosed with Parkinson's 10 years ago. Her symptoms are ...and more » ... read more

WJAC JohnstownLogan Valley Mall sells for $33.2M; buyer remains unknownWJAC JohnstownDonnie Roebuck is the only certified trainer between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg that teaches a boxing class to folks with Parkinson's disease. He has been a personal trainer for 20 years and has worked with professional boxers. He's using that ...and ... read more