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 ...

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 ...

People with early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD) who regularly get one to two hours of moderate physical exercise twice weekly from activities such as walking or gardening may have improved balance, ...

According to a recent study called the Parkinson's Outcomes Project, individuals with Parkinson's who begin exercising for at least 2.5 hours a week earlier in the disease cycle see a slower decline ...

Exercise can help improve movement-related symptoms for people who have Parkinson's disease, a new review finds. And any type of structured exercise is better than none, researchers added. The ...

PALM SPRINGS, California — An exercise program based on the Feldenkrais Method can improve the mood and quality of life among people with Parkinson's disease, a new study shows. By damaging neurologic ...

Can physical exercise play an important role in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease? A new Sacramento State study may help answer that question. Kinesiology Professors Matt Brown and Gwen ...

A few years ago, the organizers of one of the largest U.S. exercise programs for people with Parkinson's disease realized they had a problem: Most of the students were white. "We're always asking ...

Q: 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 now. Why ...

Local organizations are offering free programs to help people alleviate the physical and mental challenges of Parkinson’s ...