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The only blows this trio is landing are the ones in their fight against Parkinson’s disease. “Boxing requires balance and strength and coordination and that’s three things people who have ...
In some ways, the boxing, dancing and singing classes from the Cedar Rapids Metro Parkinson's Association have become a ...
Jeff Mucci owns Wolfpack Boxing Club and said the low-level program helps people living with Parkinson's with their physical agility and cognitive function.
Kerry Huntington counts out loud each punch she hurls at the speed bag in front of her, keeping her eyes trained on the ...
Those with Parkinson's Disease are rolling with the punches at Rock Steady Boxing fighting back against their diagnosis.
Knocking Parkinson out of the ring, Randall along with his friends have developed a greater appreciation for life. Fighting back against Parkison one class at a time.
Piedmont Wellness Center says it's using boxing to help improve the lives of patients living with Parkinson’s disease. The program is called Rock Steady and is being offered throughout the U.S. and 14 ...
CONKLIN (WBNG) - For John Cappello and Rocksteady Boxing, the battle against Parkinson’s disease is one they have been fighting for years in their ACT classes, with tools ranging from speed bags ...
Studies show that boxing can help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease by improving agility, gait and reaction time.
Nearly one million people in the United States and more than 10 million worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease, a progressive disease that currently has no cure. The statistics are grim ...
When Ralph DeLucia was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 57 in 2012, he never thought he’d be bobbing and weaving, or punching heavy bags in a boxing gym 12 years later. After learning that ...
A local gym is offering a new avenue of hope for those battling Parkinson's disease. Rock Steady Boxing, a program dedicated to helping individuals with Parkins ...