Parkinson’s Disease Fitness News

Royston CrowActivities launched for people with Parkinson's disease in RoystonRoyston CrowShe told the Crow: “In Royston we've been doing taster sessions of different things, we've looked at specialist exercise and get support going, with the groups at the Jolly Postie. Things get isolating for people, so just being there for ... read more

Mid-Hudson Calendar of Events: June 21 and 22, 2018The Daily FreemanParkinson's Dance/Exercise Class: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Weekly group for Parkinson's disease patients, caregivers & friends to address systems of the disease and other neurological disorders. St. John's Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave., Kingston. $12 per  ... read more

Parkinson's News TodayThe ABCs of Parkinson's Disease: The Letter AParkinson's News TodayIt interferes with the effective management of Parkinson's symptoms since apathetic people are less likely to maintain a daily exercise routine and keep up with their medication regimen. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, you may be experiencing ...and more » ... read more

News 5 ClevelandNortheast Ohio nonprofit helps people cope with Parkinson's diseaseNews 5 ClevelandIt is called InMotion, a nonprofit center that is dedicated to helping people living with Parkinson's manage their diagnosis and disease. There are exercise and boxing classes, drumming and painting, and speaker series with doctors and experts. There ... read more

Morristown man crowned 2017 TOPS king for losing over 100 pounds in his 19-year journeyWatertownDailyTimes.comIn 2002 Mr. Pitcher was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which affects the central nervous system and impairs movement. Exercising became an issue. “With Parkinson's you have to exercise,” he said, gesturing to a pair of two-pound ... read more

Gold Coast BulletinMonths of rehab leads Parkinson's patients to defy odds to compete in Gold Coast Airport MarathonGold Coast Bulletin“There's more appreciation and talk now about the importance of exercise to benefit Parkinson's disease patients.” Exercise physiologist Matthew Ternes with patient Ron Jensen who has Parkinson's disease, training at the ... read more

The Northern Daily LeaderTamworth Parkinson's Support Group members raise $8700 so farThe Northern Daily Leader“We certainly didn't expect to get $12,000.” The three will be walking the last 100km leg of the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage in northern Spain as another way to raise funds. Future events will include a ... read more

Philadelphia magazineEd Rendell Reveals He Has Parkinson's DiseasePhiladelphia magazineRendell has since been receiving comprehensive care for the disease, a progressive disorder of the central nervous system that primarily affects movement. Physical therapy and exercise supplement his medical treatment, with Rendell working out six days ...and more » ... read more

PhillyVoice.comEd Rendell announces he's battling Parkinson's diseasePhillyVoice.comEd Rendell made his three-year battle with Parkinson's disease public on Monday, saying a combination of medicine and physical therapy have stabilized the neurodegenerative disorder. Rendell, 74 ... He also encourages physical therapy and exercise.and more » ... read more

Hartford CourantBoxing Class Helping Seniors With Parkinson's DiseaseHartford CourantThe senior center plans to continue the classes. Flanigan said people with Parkinson's disease can exhibit a variety of different symptoms. With boxing, and its big, fast movements, she said the exercise can be a boon to someone suffering from the disease. ... read more

WTNH.com (press release)Walk of the week: Branford Road RaceWTNH.com (press release)Exercise (high intensity interval training and boxing for example) is a key ingredient and the only proven activity that can stave off the symptoms of Parkinson's. Each year the Branford Road Race hosts a Parkinson's workshop a week or so ... read more

Treatment for Parkinson's usually includes some form on physic therapy ... Philadelphia's Magee Rehab also offers the BIG Therapy program. One of Gov. Rendell's key exercises is boxing, through the Rock Steady Boxing Program at Good Shepherd Penn Partners. ... read more

Ray was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in November and through exercise hopes to reach his goal of having a catch with his grandson again. Farmington resident Zane Ray connects with a left, while working with Beat Parkinson's Today trainer Janice Flanigan. ... read more

New Bern Sun Journal52 Faces of Community: Bethany RichardsNew Bern Sun JournalThe program runs every Tuesday through Saturday and encourages locals with Parkinson's to come by Flythe's to ride on the tandem bike and get some exercise with Bethany or other volunteers. When she's not biking, Bethany works a few ... read more

His treatment also includes medication and mental exercises. Heather Cianci, a physical therapist at Good Shepard Penn Partners said, "Because we know there is a cognitive slowness with Parkinson's, so there's a way to bring that to the forefront ... read more

Laramie BoomerangEppson Center for Seniors: June 18-22Laramie BoomerangMusical Exercise is at 10:30 a.m. Muscle strengthening and stretching exercises are practiced along with a musical background while participants sit in or stand next to a chair. Resistance Training is at 11 a.m. Hand weights and stretch bands are used ... ... read more

Virginian-PilotMother-son team drives four hours for weekly Parkinson's disease classes in Virginia BeachVirginian-PilotDOROTHY ONLEY-UPTON and her son spend more than four hours in the car together almost every Friday. That's because she drives him from Dinwiddie County and back to an exercise class at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church near Hilltop. ... read more

HEALTH AND SUPPORT GROUPS JUNE 15The Winchester Star3 The Parkinson's choir, “Shaken, Not Stirred,” meets for music and voice therapy on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. at Westminster-Canterbury. The Neurologic Music Therapy Group exercise class for persons with Parkinson's meets on Wednesdays at  ... read more

De Montfort University (press release)DMU fundraiser hopes mammoth rowing challenge will help others with same disease as himDe Montfort University (press release)All money raised will be split between Parkinson's UK; the Clear Trust, which aims to encourage young people with neurological disorders to participate in exercise; and RAFT, a medical ... read more

Mesquite Local NewsGone but never forgottenMesquite Local NewsAfter many referrals to PT for her frailness, a doctor referred her to a neurologist and she was diagnosed with Parkinson's. “She is a miracle. She attends exercise classes, and between her efforts and her meds, she keeps improving. She's just beating ... ... read more

Tiffin Advertiser TribuneSenior Calendar, June 13Tiffin Advertiser Tribune9:15 a.m., Catholic Communion, KM. Monday. 8:30 a.m., coffee hour, AEC. 9 a.m., Seniorcise, KM. 9 a.m., crafts, AEC. 11:15 a.m., cards, COA. 11:30 a.m., lunch, COA. 11:45 a.m., Parkinson's exercise, AEC. Noon, nutrition meal, KM. 12:30 p.m., euchre, AEC. ... read more

WSAZ-TVBoxing program for people fighting Parkinson's disease celebrates second yearWSAZ-TVThe class is one of three free exercise programs offered by Advanced Physical Therapy and the Charleston Parkinson's Support Group. The exercise class schedules as well as the schedule of support groups can be found at www.ParkinsonsSupportWV.com. ... read more

The class is one of three free exercise programs offered by Advanced Physical Therapy and the Charleston Parkinson's Support Group. The exercise class schedules as well as the schedule of support groups can be found at www.ParkinsonsSupportWV.com. ... read more

Winsford GuardianNorthwich Paralympian helps launch project to help people with neurological disordersWinsford Guardian“I last took my meds two years ago but I have a much better life balance and I put that down to exercise. Some mornings I can't move and I'm rigid, that's the Parkinson's. My speech goes and ... read more

Parkinson's News TodayBastyr University Researcher Will Lead Summer School Program for Parkinson's PatientsParkinson's News TodayTopics covered during the sessions include strategies for disease modification, scientific causes behind Parkinson's and laboratory evaluation of the disease, how to manage motor symptoms, environmental medicines, diet and exercise, among others. ... read more