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DEEP DIVE into how exercise is CRUCIAL for managing Parkinson's Disease. 🧠 A recent review of research studies reveals that exercise can improve both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. It boosts brain health by increasing key factors and reducing inflammation. 🏃‍♂️💪 Read more!

The role of exercise in Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive widespread neurodegenerative disorder affecting the brain. It is characterized by dopaminergic neuron degeneration in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Current therapeutic options ease the symptoms ...

Time to LEVEL UP your home workout routine? 💪 Get ready for a 33-minute low-impact Tabata workout that’s perfect for those with Parkinson’s! This routine offers a fantastic fat-burning and lower body strength workout without any jumping or floor exercises that will elevate your heart rate. Finish with a few minutes of stretching. Ideal for a solid cardio workout with minimal impact! 🏋️‍♂️

Low Impact and Doable TABATA Workout | Intermediate Level This 33 minute low impact Tabata workout is great if you want a great fat-burning, and lower body strength workout with no jumping and no floor exercises. We...

Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌿 Today is all about taking a moment to unwind and recharge. For those living with Parkinson's, relaxation can be especially beneficial in managing symptoms and improving overall well-being.

Whether it's through meditation, a gentle walk, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment, let's prioritize relaxation and self-care today. Share your favorite relaxation tips and join us in spreading calm and positivity.

Take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy the day! 🌸

🎶CATCH the next EMF Music Class AUGUST 20 with Bridgette Michaels, who is leading our innovative music sessions this August and September!

📅 All sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3 to 3:45 PM at the Gym, 2024 West St.
Upcoming sessions on August 20, September 10 and September 24.

🧠 Did you know that music can stimulate the brain and emotions? Studies show how comprehensive these connections are! Just listening to music impacts:

Brain Stem: Raises and lowers pulse and blood pressure
Motor Centers: Gets you bobbin' along
Language Centers: Comes alive with familiar lyrics
Auditory Cortex: Processes pitch and tone
Emotion Centers: Triggers feelings of yearning, joy, exaltation, fear, or loss
Visual Systems: Recalls stage or screen images
Join us and experience the power of music!

Unleash the southpaw power! 🥊 Left-handed boxing brings a unique edge to the ring, with techniques that keep opponents on their toes. For those with Parkinson's, boxing can improve coordination and strength. Keep fighting and showing the world the power of a southpaw! 💥👊

🚨 FDA Alert! A new extended-release levodopa/carbidopa is approved, offering an extra 0.5 hours of "on time" daily with fewer doses. Less frequent dosing, more control! 🙌 Read more.

FDA approves new levodopa/carbidopa formulation for use in Parkinson’s The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Crexont aims to offer patients improved symptom control and a better quality of life through fewer doses. Learn more.

🎉🏁 As the Paris Olympics end, we also celebrate the final EMF Olympics winners! Congrats to all our amazing winners fighting Parkinson's. Your strength inspires us all. 🥇💪

Exercise is a powerful tool for promoting brain health and managing Parkinson’s disease (PD). Regular exercise can reduce symptoms, enhance medication efficacy, and even slow disease progression. But finding a routine that sticks can be challenging with life's demands and PD symptoms.

In this video, Dr. Rachel Dolhun from The Michael J. Fox Foundation talks with Dr. Cristina Colón-Semenza from the University of Connecticut about exercise tips for living with PD. They address frequently asked questions from the community.

Ask the MD: Your Top Questions on Exercise and Parkinson's Answered Exercise is a powerful tool for promoting brain health and living life with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Regular exercise can reduce symptoms, help medication w...

🎉🏅 Congrats to the EMF "Olympics" winners! 🥇🥈🥉 Your strength and determination in fighting Parkinson's inspire us all. Keep shining and leading the way! 💪

WEEKEND READ! 📚✨ A recent meta-analysis reveals that home-based exercise—whether aerobic, strength, or balance training—can significantly relieve motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. However, benefits were observed only with a commitment of at least eight weeks and 30 sessions. Keep moving and stay consistent for the best results! 💪

Home exercise helps Parkinson's motor symptoms: Analysis Home-based exercise helps relieve overall motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a meta-analysis of clinical trials showed.

Boxing is proving to be a game-changer for those with Parkinson's disease! 🥊💪 Not only does it offer an incredible workout, but it also helps improve coordination, balance, and strength. The combination of dynamic movements and focus can boost confidence and combat symptoms. Whether you're hitting the bag or shadowboxing, every punch counts towards a better quality of life.

Ready to throw some punches and make a difference? 🥊✨

Parkinson's Disease Exercises: Boxing For more videos like this, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/coronavirus/PD-health-at-home/Fitness-FridaysOur free Fitness Friday vid...

Just because you have Parkinson's, doesn't mean that your workouts have to be boring or "gentle". Actually, the harder they are, the more good they do! This workout is full body and includes joint mobility work, a pyramid warmup, the Hub and Spoke format of Workout and a cool-down stretch.

A fun, at-home full-body workout for people with Parkinson's Just because you have Parkinson's, doesn't mean that your workouts have to be boring or "gentle". Actually, the harder they are, the more good they do!This...

BOXING REFRESHER! Check out this fun shadowboxing routine for boxers with Parkinson's. Learning to shadowbox is like learning to dance—you can do it anywhere and it's both rewarding and athletic, similar to tai chi but with an extra punch! 💪✨

A ShadowBoxing Workout for Parkinson's. Boxing your way to better health. Like Patrick’s videos? SUBSCRIBE NOW and receive FREE Parkinson's videos that make life better. See ALL Patrick's DVD Programs: https://www.smartxpd.com/pro...

Boxing is a fantastic exercise for people fighting Parkinson's, and you don't even have to stand up to get a great workout! This workout is mostly seated and covers everything you need to fight Parkinson's—speed, mobility, reach, strength, and coordination. Every joint moving in every direction!

Give it a try and feel the difference. 🥊

Fit while you Sit: a Seated boxing workout for people with Parkinson's disease. Boxing is a great exercise for people fighting Parkinson's. You don't even have to stand up to get in a great workout.This workout is (almost) all seated a...

🎶REMINDER!! EMF'S NEW MUSIC PROGRAM STARTS TOMORROW, AUGUST 6 🎶

📅 All sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3 to 3:45 PM at the Gym, 2024 West St.
August 6, August 20, September 10 and September 24

Rachel Dolhun, MD, from The Michael J. Fox Foundation, discusses dystonia—an involuntary muscle contraction that can be a symptom of Parkinson's or a standalone disease.

The "Ask the MD" series is an educational resource for people with Parkinson's and their loved ones. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal medical advice.

Learn more about Parkinson's research and therapies: michaeljfox.org.

Ask the MD: Dystonia in Parkinson's Disease Rachel Dolhun, MD, movement disorder specialist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, discusses dystonia, an involun...

Exercise definitely helps with the physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but does it help with any of the cognitive symptoms? 🤔

Here's Dr. Christopher Tolleson, Movement Disorder Specialist and Director of the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Cole Center for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders, explaining the cognitive benefits of exercise for Parkinson's.

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Can Exercise help Cognitive symptoms for Parkinson's disease? [A Real Movement Disorder Specialist] Exercise definitely helps with the physical symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but does it help with any of the cognitive symptoms?This is an excerpt from my i...

🚀 Incredible news! Research shows that just 30 mins of high-intensity exercise, 3x a week, can slow Parkinson’s progression. MRI scans reveal new neural pathways forming, with patients reducing meds, reversing symptoms, and living better! 🌟 Let's spread the word on the power of exercise for managing Parkinson's!

20 Minute HIIT Workout for Parkinson’s | Joe Wicks Workouts I filmed this workout with Carol for World Parkinson's day in April 2023 at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital in London. I was introduced to Carol by Milly Khan, ...

💪 Dealing with leg weakness from Parkinson's? You're not alone. Check out this video for functional exercises you can do at home to strengthen your legs. All you need is a chair and a step, plus optional hand weights. Let's build strength and confidence! 🏋️‍♂️🦵

Leg Exercises for people with Parkinson's disease Weakness in the legs is a common symptom for people fighting Parkinson's disease. For this video, we do some functional exercises that you can do at home to...

🗣️ Did you know many with Parkinson’s Disease risk developing a weak voice? Discover how voice exercises can strengthen communication and reduce swallowing issues. Try out at home and empower your voice today! 🎤

11/17/2023 Parkinson's Speech Exercises: Sentences With INTENT! 11/17/2023 Parkinson's Speech ExercisesParkinson's Speech Exercises: SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions every Monday - Friday at 10 am CT! For 20 minutes, we ...

👯‍♀️ Happy Friendship Day! 🌟 Today we celebrate our EMF friends who bring joy, support, and laughter into our lives each week.

Here's to more memories and countless boxing adventures ahead! 💖✨

REMINDER! This month's FIRST FRIDAY group lunch will be held August 2 at 1:15 pm at The Italian Market on Defense Highway. RSVP to Sara at [email protected]. Be there or be square!

🎶EMF IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW MUSIC PROGRAM! 🎶

We are thrilled to introduce our new program leader and board advisor, Bridgette Michaels, who will be leading our innovative music sessions starting this August and September!

📅 Hold These Dates for Our Pilot Program:
All sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3 to 3:45 PM at the Gym, 2024 West St.

August 6
August 20
September 10
September 24
🧠 Did you know that music can stimulate the brain and emotions? Studies show how comprehensive these connections are! Just listening to music impacts:

Brain Stem: Raises and lowers pulse and blood pressure
Motor Centers: Gets you bobbin' along
Language Centers: Comes alive with familiar lyrics
Auditory Cortex: Processes pitch and tone
Emotion Centers: Triggers feelings of yearning, joy, exaltation, fear, or loss
Visual Systems: Recalls stage or screen images
Join us and experience the power of music!

🧠 Parkinson's is terrible on your posture. It wants to draw you into a ball in your lap. But you can fight back! 💪 Here are some neck exercises and stretches to improve your posture and reduce that forward head tilt. Stand tall and feel empowered!

Neck Exercises and Stretches to fight Parkinson's posture problems Parkinson's disease is terrible on your posture. It wants to draw you into a ball in your lap. So, here are several neck exercises and stretches you can d...

🥊 Fighting Parkinson's? Boxing moves combined with bodyweight exercises are the perfect combo!

Boxing boosts speed, power, endurance, balance, and accuracy, making you feel fantastic. By adding bodyweight exercises, you get a full-body workout for the best of both worlds. Try this 30-minute workout and unleash your strength! 💪

Full-body At-Home Boxing Exercises for people with Parkinson's disease Boxing moves with bodyweight exercises are he perfect combination for people fighting Parkinson's disease.Boxing combines speed, power, endurance, balance an...

🥊🌟 The wait is over! The 2024 Summer Olympics have officially begun! 🌟🥊

Boxing fans, get ready to witness epic showdowns in the ring as the world's best fighters go head-to-head for gold. Who will deliver the knockout punch and claim Olympic glory? Don’t miss a second of the action!

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2024 Paris Olympics dates, schedule information, athletes to watch The framework for the 2024 Games has already been set, from venues to the sports on the program to competition schedules and how athletes and teams qualify.

🌟 Discover the Nia Technique for Parkinson's! This mind/body program combines martial arts, dance, and yoga to boost mobility and stability. Founded in 1983, Nia offers a joyful workout set to music. Try it today and feel the benefits!

Nia Moving to Heal Parkinson's Classic | Parkinson's Unity Walk #PUW2022 This video is presented as part of the virtual program for the 2022 Parkinson's Unity Walk. Laugh, move, and sing to great music while simultaneously increas...

🌟 Living with Parkinson's or supporting someone who does? There's no one-size-fits-all approach, but staying active can make a world of difference for both body and mind! 💪 Let Neuro Heroes push you today with this energetic workout!

Moderate intensity workout with Neuro Heroes | Parkinson's UK | Whether you have Parkinson's or live with someone who does, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. But being active can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms, an...

REMINDER! EMF's Monthly Support Group Meeting is this Thursday, July 25 at 2:30 p.m. in the EMF Gym. All are welcome! No need to RSVP. And, there will be cookies!!

🥊 Ready for a quick, intense workout? This one-minute boxing challenge will work you all over—no gloves required! 💪

Try it out and let us know how you feel after just one minute! 🔥

One-Minute Boxing Challenge This one-minute boxing challenge will work you all over, with no boxing gloves required! Try it out and let us know how you feel after just a minute of this...