Exercise and PD
Exercise has neuroprotective effects for People with Parkinson's. Exercise can help manage symptoms and may slow the progression of PD. The best exercise is the one you are committed to doing on a consistent basis. Dancing, boxing, pole walking, tai chi, and water aquatics all have their adherents. Most important is what YOU will do on a consistent basis.
The benefits of exercise include:
Reduced motor symptoms, improving bradykinesia, and postural instability
Enhances the efficacy of levodopa therapy
Improves heart and lung capacity
Improves endurance
Improves gait disturbances
Improves cognitive function
Improves quality of life
Monterey Exercise Opportunities
Many thanks to Steve McGowan for organizing this information and to Dr. Jeanine Yip and Bruce Belknap for their input
Boxing for Balance
CHOMP
https://www.chomp.org/your-health/classes-events/event-search-results-detail/?eventId=8783c836-aec2-e811-a2c9-001dd8b71cdd#Description,.W-yw8-hKhPY
Adaptive PE
MPC
https://www.mpc.edu/academics/academic-divisions/physical-education/adapted-physical-education-adpe
Peninsula Pilates Project Parkinsons
The Peninsula Pilates Project offers a 4 week "Pilates for Parkinson's" class free of charge. Classes take place at Pilates Monterey, 533 Hartnell Street, Monterey. 831.521.4288
https://www.peninsulapilatesproject.org
Rock Steady Boxing
Tuesdays and Thursdays Monterey
http://www.poweroverparkinsons.org/classes.html
Parkinson's Monterey Walking Group
Email us at montereyparkinsonssg@gmail.com for current time, day, and location
Dancing for PD
TBA
Water Tai Chi
Ai Chi
Monterey Sports Center
Fridays 11:15-12:00
https://www.monterey.org/sportscenter/Group-Exercise/Class-Descriptions/evr/44/ai-chi-with-eleanor
CCQLP Aquatics *
Monterey Sports Center
Sign up at CCQLP
Monday and Wednesdays 12-1
https://www.msqlp.org/monterey-ms-parkinsons-services-water-aerobics.html
*Check with CCQLP verify schedule and location of these classes
Online Parkinson's Exercise
Five Exercises to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
https://parkinsonslife.eu/video-5-exercises-to-improve-parkinsons-symptoms/
Yoga
Yoga Designed for People with Parkinson’s
https://nwpf.org/participate/events/?location=online
Dancing for PD
Mark Morris Dance Studio (Free)
http://capture.nbs-enb.ca/27/page/Home.aspx
Flexibility Exercise Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CFLm1SL5EU
Should Your PD Exercise be High-Intensity?
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?exercising-with-parkinson-disease-should-it-be-high-intensity
Balance Exercises Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDiOCIX_xA&t=54s
Informational PD Exercise Articles, Videos, and Research
Hydrotherapy Improves Balance and Mobility
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2019/03/21/hydrotherapy-improves-balance-mobility-in-parkinsons-patients-study-reports/
The Role of Exercise with Parkinsonʼs
https://parkinsonsdisease.net/treatment/exercise/
The Effects of Physical Activity in Parkinson’s Disease
http://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-parkinsons-disease/jpd160790
PWR! Exercise for PD, by Dr. Becky Farley
https://www.youtube.com/user/exercise4brainchange
Personal Blog/testimony of “LSVT BIG” exercises and helpful links
http://parkinsonsand5htp.blogspot.com/search?q=BIG
Intense Therapy Helps People with Parkinson`s Disease
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSqVJouJcuw
The LSVT BIG exercise treatment program for PD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPmPCa1H3hU
Brief intro to BIG exercises presented by Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_taLXUTrVy8
HIIT exercise websites & videos for PD
HIIT improves psychomotor function in PD
http://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/high-intensity-interval-training-improves-psychomotor-function-in-individuals-with-parkinsons-disease/
Novel, high-intensity PD exercise prescription
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4073951/
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