What about medications?
Do you know what you're taking and why?
The American Parkinson's Disease Association has created a simple table explaining the most widely used pharmacological treatments for Parkinson's disease in the United States. Click the link to learn!
Pilates Masters share their thoughts and experiences
Dr. Suzanne Martin, DPT, NCPT-PMA, CLT
Author, Spinal Asymmetry and Scoliosis
A Pilates Method Movement Educator (PMME) is uniquely qualified to work with those who have chronic neurological conditions, if they have received specialized post-certificate education in the condition of the Parkinson’s disorder. In this way, the PMME adds not only adjunct exercises but an enhanced environment that assists with the psychosocial elements so necessary to optimize the current capability of the participant.
Laura Gideon,
M.S. - Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CPT - NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CES Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, The Biomechanics Method
IMX Certified Pilates Instructor
"Pilates has been the bulk of our exercise session menu and I have seen not only gains in Eddies muscle and joint strength, in addition to stability, mobility and flexibility but a slowing of his disease progression."
MARISKA BRELAND
Co-Founder of The Neuro Studio
Certified Pilates Teacher
MS Patient Since 2002
MEGHANN KOPPELE DUFFY
Co-Founder of The Neuro Studio
Certified Pilates Teacher
MA in Applied Physiology
"Pilates focuses on how the entire body works together"