Exercise Videos
We've put together a few exercise videos that you can share with your clients or use for inspiration when planning your classes.
You can also view exercise classes that we created for the Parkinson's Foundation Fitness Friday series:
Organizations
You and your clients need trusted organizations where you can find practical tools and helpful information.
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Davis Phinney Foundation - created by Olympic medalist and professional cyclist Davis Phinney with the goal of helping people with Parkinson’s live well.
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Michael J. Fox Foundation - founded by actor Michael J. Fox with a mission of finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
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Parkinson's Foundation - national organization with a mission to improve care and advance research.
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American Parkinson Disease Association - national network of programs, education, and resources to support people impacted by Parkinson's.
Publications
We've provided links so you can download helpful handouts and other materials for you to reference and share with your clients.
Parkinson's Foundation Exercise Recommendations Fact Sheet:
parkinsons-exercise-recommendations-infographic.pdf
American Parkinson Disease Association - Staying Healthy, Keeping Fit Fact Sheet:
Final-Staying-Healthy-Keeping-Fit-FS_D4V3-004.pdf
Parkinson’s Foundation Competencies and Criteria for Exercise Professionals and Programs
Journal_Article_Criteria for Exercise Professionals.pdf
Research Articles
Learn more about the evidence supporting the benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's.
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The Universal Prescription for Parkinson's Disease: Exercise
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/32925109/Reviews evidence for aerobic training and concludes that people with Parkinson's should be encouraged to engage in high-intensity aerobic exercise on a regular basis for symptom improvement.
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Barriers and Motivators to Engage in Exercise for Persons with Parkinson's Disease
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/32925106/Review of barriers and motivators for exercise in people with Parkinson's, including symptoms, desire to maintain independence, and social support.
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Mobilizing Parkinson's Disease: The Future of Exercise
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/30584167/Reviews the physiological benefits of exercise, the best type of exercise, optimal intensity of exercise, and strategies to increase exercise participation.