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Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s and Exercise: The Importance of Strength Training and its Impact on Gains in Power

In my earlier article titled “Parkinson’s and Exercise” I provided information about the importance of exercise in managing the disease. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview with respect to resistance training from a physiological perspective and its resulting impact on power for Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s is a central nervous system [...]

September 22nd, 2017|Parkinson’s|

Exercise Overview for People That Have Parkinson’s Disease or Syndrome

Parkinson’s disease and syndrome are classified as a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. Symptoms can include but are not limited to the following; tremors at rest, stiffness of the limbs, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking and balance issues. As the disease progresses some people may have [...]

September 8th, 2017|Parkinson’s|