A new programme is helping people with Parkinson’s get active and move with confidence ...

“Research shows that exercise can significantly improve mobility and quality of life, and even delay the disease process,” says Sarah Hawks, a physical therapist and specialist in neurologic physical ...

Exercise continues to prove beneficial in managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some research has shown that consistent exercise — at least 2.5 h/wk — can slow symptom progression and improve ...

For most of his 81 years, Frank Vivona, of St. James, considered himself a full-blown couch potato. “I didn’t exercise and, in fact, I never liked exercise,” said the retired schoolteacher. But after ...

Why exercise matters: Studies link moderate, sustained activity to reduced brain inflammation and improved neuron health in Parkinson’s patients. Community strength: Richmond’s LiftPD program uses ...

While medications can help manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, there’s a natural remedy that can play a big role, too: movement. “Exercise should always be part of the prescription for ...

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dr. Susha Thomas, PT, DPT, C/NDT, a physical therapist specializing in Parkinson’s and stroke ...

Unfortunately, Moffat added, “no one tells people with Parkinson’s what they could and should be doing unless they get to a physical therapist.” The typical delay in starting an effective exercise ...

Two Cadillac residents share how Parkinson’s disease changed their lives and how a local support group has helped them ...