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Physical Health Resources
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is medicine!
Neurologists and Movement Disorder Specialists all agree, exercise and physical activity is imperative for Parkinson’s Patients. “Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone, but for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is medicine!” notes the Parkinson’s Foundation. “Physical activity has been shown to improve many PD symptoms, from balance and mobility issues to depression, constipation and even thinking skills.” The Bluegrass Parkinson’s Alliance offers several opportunities for members to get up and get moving!
Power for PD
Mondays at 1 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
Power for PD is a group exercise class that combines aerobic and physical therapy exercises together for a great workout! Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Crestwood Christian Church Gymnasium, 1882 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Aquatics Class
Wednesdays at 2 pm | Cardinal Hill
This class was held each Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Cardinal Hill.
Care partners are welcome to participate also.
Questions? Email BPA Executive Director, Laura Soldato
Parkinson's Exercise Program (PEP)
This high energy class is designed for highly functioning persons with Parkinson’s and tailored to their specific needs. It has been held Thursday at 6pm at Cardinal Hill. Care partners are welcome in this class.
Questions? Email BPA Executive Director, Laura Soldato
Tai Chi
Fridays at 1 pm | Crestwood Christian Church
Tai Chi now meets on a permanent basis Thursdays at 1 pm. Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. It is highly recommended for people with PD. Care Partners are welcome in this class.
Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Rock Steady Boxing
Offered at HITS fitness center, Rock Steady Boxing is a national program that utilizes research and training to offer an exercise class specifically designed for Parkinson’s patients. According to the program information, boxing can help Parkinson’s patients with symptoms. “More recent studies, most notably at Cleveland Clinic, focus on the concept of intense ‘forced’ exercise, and suggest that certain types of exercise are neuro-protective,” the Rock Steady Boxing site says, “which means that it is a type of exercise that may actually slow disease progression.”
For more information visit https://rocksteadyboxing.org/
