Exercise & Mobility Parkinson's Disease Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s July 20, 2015 | 1 Comment on Neuroprotective benefits of exercise for Parkinson’s A growing body of evidence suggests that high levels of moderate to vigorous exercise may be a key interventional and neuroprotective therapy to slow progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Likewise, PD experts agree that physical activity is beneficial to PD patients at most stages of their disease, including at early diagnosis. Read more » vigorous exercise for Parkinson's PD Parkinson's Fitness Parkinson's disease research neurotrophins neuroprotective benefits of exercise neuroprotection neuroplasticity National Parkinson's Foundation demenita cognitive benefits
Exercise & Mobility 10 tips for at home fall prevention June 5, 2015 | Leave a Comment As people age, muscle degeneration occurs, and strength, and thus balance, becomes impaired. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle can lose about half their strength and about 40% of their muscle, which leads to a loss of balance as well. Read more » balance physical therapy neurology solutions movement disorders center national safety month muscle degeneration falling fall prevention education fall prevention balance assessment Austin Renewal Therapy