Understanding the Benefits of Physical Therapy & Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Physical therapy and exercise are crucial aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment and APDA...see more has many ways to help you get up and moving. Many people are curious about why exercise is so important for someone with PD and what type of exercise is best for someone with PD, which […]

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Advice on Cognitive Challenges for Individuals Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How to manage the cognitive challenges of Parkinson’s disease On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts about Mild...see more Cognitive Impairment & Parkinson’s Disease, I spoke with Dr. Jasdeep S. Hundal, a neuropsychologist with expertise in the cognitive challenges of Parkinson’s disease (PD.) We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions […]

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What types of exercise are best for people with Parkinson’s disease?

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

In last week’s blog, we addressed the reasons why it is vital for people with Parkinson’s disease to exercise,...see more including (but not limited to) improving particular motor and non-motor symptoms such as impaired balance, gait disorders, depression, and cognition. Today, we will tackle another important question – what types of exercise are most beneficial to […]

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Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease Your family and friends are constantly encouraging you to exercise. Your doctors...see more tell you that exercise is a vital component of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. APDA programming includes exercise programs as a way for people with PD to gain control over their disease. But is exercise worth all […]

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EXERCISING SAFELY AT HOME: HOW TO STAY MOVING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

HOW TO STAY MOVING in a virtual world The COVID-19 pandemic has been such a significant fixture in our...see more lives over the past year and upended many aspects of our regular routines. Thankfully now that vaccination is becoming more prevalent, people are slowly resuming some of their pre-pandemic activities. One silver lining of the pandemic […]

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Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Phil Franchina

Boxing and Parkinson’s Disease We know without a doubt that exercise is important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). ...see more Various types of exercise and movement can help people improve their balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, endurance and walking ability. Studies also reveal that exercise can help improve cognition, depression, fatigue, and sleep. We have discussed exercise in […]

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