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PRO’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Integral to PRO’s mission ‘working so no one is isolated because of Parkinson's,’ we continuously strive to provide quality, free support groups for people...
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May 14, 2025
DIFFERENT EXERCISES MAY EASE SPECIFIC PARKINSON’S SYMPTOMS
Different types of exercise can have different effects on Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests. For instance, tai chi or at-home bodyweight strength training can...
June 1, 2024
PARIS 2024: DESJARDINS [CARRIED] THE OLYMPIC TORCH IN AID OF PARKINSON'S PATIENTS
Anthony Desjardins has revealed his joy of carrying the Paris 2024 Olympic torch in his home city of Montpellier as a young person with...
April 1, 2023
Almost All Forms of Exercise can Help with Parkinson's, Study Suggests
Most types of physical exercise can help to ease motor symptoms in adults with Parkinson’s disease and improve their quality of life, according to...
February 1, 2023
Get A Move On
We talk a lot about the importance of movement in combating symptoms of Parkinson’s. We’re so passionate about movement that last year we held...
January 1, 2023
Hope Floats...With Neuroplasticity For Parkinson's!
Neuroplasticity is defined as “the ability of the brain to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning or experience or following...
May 31, 2022
Dopamine Supplements to Boost Your Mood - Part 2
Foods to Support Dopamine - Food naturally provides the complete nutrient package your body needs. Nutrients that help the body fulfill its many functions...
May 31, 2022
How To Strengthen Your Lower Body With Squats
Having the strength and ability to get up and down is very important. A common challenge that I have seen with many of my...
April 28, 2022
LSVT BIG Therapy Program
What is LSVT? LSVT BIG is an individually customized therapy program that provides quality gross motor movement exercises. These exercises promote improved movements needed...
March 31, 2022
Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: A Brief Guide
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neuromuscular and neurological disorder. It is so common that more than one million people in the US are living with...
May 1, 2021
HOW HAS THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACTED THOSE WITH PARKINSONS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT
HOW HAS THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACTED THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT Dr. Brandon Rosi, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. MSKUS We...
November 1, 2020
ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY AVAILABLE TO YOU?
BERLIN -- Patients with Parkinson's disease are not taking advantage of the physical, occupational, and speech therapy available to them, researchers reported here. Only...
April 30, 2019
JAM CARD APP FOR TELLING PEOPLE “JUST A MINUTE”
Virgin Trains in the UK, part of Sir Richard Branson’s transportation company, is issuing JAM cards for passengers who need to convey to staff...
April 30, 2019
PKG-WATCH HELPS IN MANAGING PARKINSON’S SYMPTOMS AND LOWERING PATIENT COSTS, GLOBAL KINETICS REPORTS
Global Kinetics recently announced that the use of its wearable device, Personal KinetiGraph (PKG)-Watch, significantly improves the assessment and management of Parkinson’s disease symptoms,...
April 10, 2019
HOW WEARABLE DEVICES HELP SENIORS STAY SAFE AT HOME
Popularity of wearable devices, such as Fitbits and Apple Watches, has increased significantly in recent years, and that trend shows no sign of slowing....
