My name is Karl Sterling. I am a Master Trainer for the National Academy of Sports Medicine and I'm excited that you've joined this course. Over the past 6 years, I have traveled extensively and worked with / collaborated with leading neurologists, brain experts, and movement specialists to put together a training program for people with PD that gets RESULTS! Enjoy the course and stay tuned for additional lectures that will be added.
While Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can be debilitating, there is plenty of compelling data to show that exercise is one of the best ways of managing PD symptoms. Studies show that regular exercise can improve gait, grip, balance, stability, strength, and motor control in the PD client.
In addition, this improvement in movement and mobility helps to reduce falls, injuries, and various other complications of the disease in the PD client.
Learn and gain a solid understanding of:
Learn optimal exercises that will help the person with PD to improve: