Exercise

Nov 29, 2023

How factors such as weather, geography, and altitude could have a potential impact on PD symptoms.

Cold weather can make Parkinson's disease symptoms worse. This is because cold weather can make people with Parkinson's disease more...

198 views

Oct 4, 2023

Listen to an interview with David Leventhal, founder of Dance for PD

This interview presents evidence that Dance is extraordinarily beneficial for PD. You are invited to dance with us. Classes on Tuesday at...

91 views

Jul 18, 2023

Our First Ping Pong Parkinson's Went Well

I've been living with Parkinson's disease for 11 years, I am enjoying a few things that I'm getting better at. Playing ping pong is one...

168 views

Jul 11, 2023

Riding a bike with PD, is it safe for a person with balance problems?

I recently was asked by an acquaintance if it would be safe for a person with PD that had balance issues to ride a bike . I thought I...

175 views

Jun 3, 2021

Scientific evidence: Exercise, Yoga, and Meditation Can Help

"Exercise is a universally available, side-effect-free medicine that should be prescribed to vulnerable populations as a preventive...

81 views

Jun 3, 2021

What is a Parkinson's yoga class?

Yoga is an effective way for Parkinson's sufferers to increase flexibility and ward off the rigidity associated with PD. Muscle spasms,...

132 views

Jun 3, 2021

What is a Parkinson's Boxing class?

A Parkinson’s boxing class is a full-body workout exercise regimen where you perform non-combat boxing exercises. A typical Parkinson’s...

298 views

Jun 26, 2020

Take a hike

The past five months we had to change how we interact with others. We’ve had to work out online, gather over Zoom, and give up the...

32 views

May 22, 2020

Dance Through Parkinson's with Rachelle 01:30 PM every Tues and Thurs on ZOOM

Register in advance for this class: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZMkceypqjIvjxJuFWFrY0okTlnrKecOCw Rachelle makes this class...

8 views

Capital District Parkinson's Support Group