Exercise can be neuroprotective for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, but it must be intense! 10+ years of research have proven the efficacy of exercise as a disease-modifying treatment for PD but how is this research being implemented in real life for people living with…
Exercise can be neuroprotective for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, but it must be intense! 10+ years of research have proven the efficacy of exercise as a disease-modifying treatment for PD but how is this research being implemented in real life for people living with this disease? Fitness professionals have the ability and responsibility to help but we must learn WHAT it is we need to do and WHY we need to do it. Empowering people with Parkinson's means we must apply the science in an impactful way where the client feels the benefit.
