Brain and Body Works: Parkinson's Exercise Program
Research shows that exercise benefits people with Parkinson's Disease. Participating in regular exercise can help your body cope with the disease and results in stabilization or improvement of symptoms. Changes that participants have noticed by taking the class include: reported improvement in 3 or more of their symptoms and many had improvement in 6 or more areas. After attending classes for 12 weeks, the percentage of participants reporting improvement in physiological symptoms common to Parkinson’s was: Tremor 38%, strength 88%, Pain 13%, Posture 50%, Flexibility 88%, Gait 25%, Endurance 62%, and Balance 38%. The program used by the YMCA instructors is an evidence-based program.
The program meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
Cost is $25 YM and $50 PM per session.
Session 9: Sept 9- Oct 3
Session 10: Oct 7-Oct 31: NO CLASSES OCT 13-17, Fees: $18.75 YM and $37.50 PM
Session 11: Nov 4-Nov 21: NO CLASSES NOV 24-28, Fees: $18.75 YM and $37.50 PM
Session 12: Dec 2-19: NO CLASSES DEC 22-26, Fees: $18.75 YM and $37.50 PM
Download a Program Brochure here
Physician approval is recommended, but not required. An assessment will be performed, at the beginning and the end of the program, with all participants to help determine specific needs. A typical class will work on improving the following areas:
Click here to access videos of past classes via Total Health Works.
