Parkinson’s Disease Fitness News

The Union of Grass ValleySutter Auburn Faith Hospital offers group exercise classes for those with Parkinson's diseaseThe Union of Grass ValleySutter Auburn Faith Hospital understands that every patient has different needs. For patients at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital with Parkinson's disease, the hospital is offering a free exercise class every ... read more

Parkinson's News TodayValuable Advice for Parkinson's Disease 'Newbies'Parkinson's News TodayExercise! Exercise! This is probably the most important piece of advice anyone can give or receive regarding dealing with Parkinson's disease. Leave your pride in the doctor's office. Accept help. Find a movement disorder specialist as soon as possible.and more » ... read more

Hemel GazetteAward for Parkinson's film made with West Herts support groupHemel GazetteTo her great delight, Living With Parkinson's was selected to be shown at the Watford Short Film Festival and won the Audience Award. For details of exercise classes run by Parkinson's West Herts in Hemel Hempstead, see Clubs & ... read more

Bucks County Courier TimesYoung-onset Parkinson's patients defy stereotypesBucks County Courier TimesSince intense exercise is one of the best ways to manage Parkinson's symptoms, Ognjanovac takes advantage of every opportunity her body affords to stay moving. “My oldest son is like, 'Why are you cleaning the floors at 3 in the ... read more

The IntelligencerYoung-onset Parkinson's patients defy stereotypesThe IntelligencerSince intense exercise is one of the best ways to manage Parkinson's symptoms, Ognjanovac takes advantage of every opportunity her body affords to stay moving. “My oldest son is like, 'Why are you cleaning the floors at 3 in the morning?' I'm like, 'A ... read more

Australasian Leisure Management (press release)Boxing classes offer benefits to participants with brain diseasesAustralasian Leisure Management (press release)Auckland boxing fitness trainer Lisa Gombinsky Roach is especially pleading for people with health issues to exercise more. She will be speaking on all the benefits of boxing-fitness for older people with Parkinson's at ... read more

Fox17Rock Steady Boxing opening third location while helping people with Parkinson'sFox17MONTCALM, Mich.– Rock Steady Boxing, a unique exercise program, that helps people with Parkinson's disease and is based on training exercises used by boxing pros will soon be opening its third location right here in West Michigan. Rock Steady Boxing  ... read more

Hindustan Times6 ways of cutting down the risk of Parkinson's diseaseHindustan TimesRegular-to-moderate aerobic exercise can also improve a person's overall cognitive health. Along with these, there are various other steps which can be taken for preventing Parkinson's disease such as exercise, getting enough sleep, preventing stress ... ... read more

cleveland.com'Delay the Disease' fitness classes maintain mobility for people with Parkinson'scleveland.comA variety of exercises help to strengthen participants' balance, coordination and endurance.Beth Mlady/Special to cleveland.com. People from any community - in any stage of the disease - are encouraged to attend. Parkinson's disease progressively  ... read more

Consistency (using a variety of predictable exercises to address areas of compromised coordination or muscular loss). Every year, more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It ... read more

Parkinson's disease progressively compromises the central ... one's self-confidence. "Like any exercise, if you keep moving you delay the disease," said Physical Therapist Assistant Mary Beth Mosier d ... read more

Parkinson's News TodayBrian Grant Foundation Launches Online Parkinson's Exercise Training Program for ProfessionalsParkinson's News TodayThe aim of this new program is to develop safe and effective exercises specifically for Parkinson's patients. Exercises are based on research from Oregon Health & Science University's (OHSU) Balance Disorders Laboratory, with which the Brian ... read more

Creators SyndicateParkinson's and Rock Steady BoxingCreators Syndicate—Consistency (using a variety of predictable exercises to address areas of compromised coordination or muscular loss). Every year, more than 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. It usually attacks older individuals, but about 4 ...and more » ... read more

If confirmed in larger studies, "retina scans may not only allow earlier treatment of Parkinson's disease but more precise ... TO USER OR MEMBER OR ANY THIRD PARTY SHOULD IANSLIVE.IN EXERCISE ITS RIGH ... read more

Dublin LivePeople with Parkinson's invited to try out special exercise class in north Dublin - and it's FREEDublin LiveA special exercise class for people with Parkinson's is set to take place in north Dublin next month - and it's free of charge. Participants will try their hand at Siel Bleu, ... read more

how they feel after they've been involved in their community by doing this exercise of group singing," said Forsyth. Dikkema says singing is a real full body work out and doing it with a group where e ... read more

newsie.co.nzThe benefits of boxing for brain disease sufferersnewsie.co.nzRobust research supports the benefits of exercise for people with virtually every diagnosis. “I tell anyone who has a disease such as Parkinson's not to let an old person move into move into their body. The advice to slow down and be careful ... read more

Scottsbluff Star HeraldMinister turns to running for health, competing in Monument MarathonScottsbluff Star Herald“My daughter was also doing some research on Parkinson's and found about strenuous exercise,” he said. “She was the one who challenged us to do the half-marathon as a family. 'Right' was my first reaction.” A scheduling ... read more

Brian Grant Foundation Launches Online Parkinson's Exercise Training Program for ProfessionalsMarkets Insider14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) has launched an online training program for physical therapists, personal trainers and group fitness instructors to develop safe and effective exercise classes for people living with Parkinson's ...and more » ... read more

Brian Grant Foundation Launches Online Parkinson's Exercise Training Program for ProfessionalsPR Newswire (press release)14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brian Grant Foundation (BGF) has launched an online training program for physical therapists, personal trainers and group fitness instructors to develop safe and effective exercise classes for people living with Parkinson's ...and more » ... read more

Brian Grant Foundation Launches Online Parkinson's Exercise Training Program for ProfessionalsSYS-CON Media (press release)Getting people into Parkinson's-specific exercise programs in the early stages of diagnosis is fundamental because the sooner a person with the disease starts a workout routine, the better their chances of slowing the progression of symptoms. Any ... read more

Daily EchoSky Sports presenter pledges to tackle Parkinson's DiseaseNW Evening MailMr Clark has lived with Parkinson's for 6 years and has dedicated much of his time to fundraising for the disease, he is also an advocate for the importance of exercise in helping managing symptoms. According to the NHS Parkinson's ... read more

SWIM, Inc. at Sussex County YMCA looking to build on 10 years of successNew Jersey HeraldWe all need to exercise on a regular basis to maximize our physical and mental wellness. However, some people are not able to exercise on land due to mobility restrictions caused by chronic conditions such ... read more

Herald-WhigMan visiting Rock Steady Boxing in 50 states crosses off two states with local gymsHerald-WhigMONROE CITY, Mo. -- Jon Pawelkop, 60, of Tampa, Fla., was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease three years ago and discovered a year later Rock Steady Boxing, which is a low-impact exercise setting for people with Parkinson's ... read more

Mr Clark has lived with Parkinson’s for 6 years and has dedicated much of his time to fundraising for the disease, he is also an advocate for the importance of exercise in helping managing symptoms. A ... read more