Balance Matters
Balance problems are common in Parkinson’s disease and can lead to falls. But balance can be improved with the right training program. We talked to Erica DeMarch, MSPT, founder and CEO of Step and Connect, [...]
Grant’s Army Case Study: Neuroboxing
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in her early 30s, Jennifer Parkinson embraced kickboxing as a way to tame her symptoms. Now, she’s helping others fight PD through her nonprofit organization, Neuroboxing. Jennifer Parkinson was [...]
Paddle Sports for Parkinson’s
Paddle sports refer to a group of watersports that require a paddle to steer a vessel through water. REGISTER FOR ROWING EXERCISES FOR PARKINSON'S ONLINE CLASS ON JULY 13 > If you’ve never tried a [...]
Stroke of genius
An early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis was a life-changing experience for 45-year-old Todd Vogt, but it didn’t stop this elite athlete from representing the U.S. at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. One of the biggest highlights this [...]
Finding Resiliency Through Fitness
After a particularly tough year, retired Seattle firefighter Mick Fish was looking for a way to mitigate his Parkinson’s symptoms while coping with grief. Mick Fish usually does his workout classes at the Seattle-based Parkinson’s [...]