Exercise is always difficult to sustain for more than a short period, in most cases. This is all the more true if you’re already sick or in pain, or find movements difficult, as with Parkinson’s ...

San Franciscan Veronica Garcia-Hayes, featured in the documentary Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease (PD) when she was only 39, and pregnant. But ...

The research found that aerobic exercise for 30 to 45 minutes for 3 times a week had an effect similar to that of several conventional Parkinson drugs in patients with mild severity. A recent study ...

Dear Doctors: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She has been told that exercise – especially swimming – can be helpful. She isn’t a strong swimmer and is afraid to try ...

Unlock the benefits of stretching after a rigorous leg workout with our latest video. Designed for fitness enthusiasts and fit individuals over 40, we guide you through essential yoga exercises to ...

In a recent review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, researchers in Germany performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise in ...

Exercise is the only intervention that can slow the progression of Parkinson’s. A physical therapist offers expert advice on how to get moving. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that ...

Heather MacTavish leaped around the circle of drums, singing and waving her arms to urge the drummers louder, faster. Only a slight tremor in one hand revealed her Parkinson's disease. That and the ...

Kris Cameron has a personal reason for offering "Delay the Disease," an exercise class for people with Parkinson's disease: Her father, who died of the disease in 2003. A certified personal trainer ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...