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Newly diagnosed with Parkinson

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Aug 30, 2018 | Replies (52)
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@lsdempsey

I have also begun stretching (not consistent). My son is a Tae Kwon Doe instructor and he has started my on the body bag and it really seems to help.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 2, 2018

@lsdemspey I'm not familiar with the "body bag" could you please describe it?

Teresa

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Steve | @lsdempsey | Jan 2, 2018

Its a boxing type bag that hangs from the ceiling. You probably have seen it in a boxing movie TV or at the movies. I put on boxing gloves and hit the bag (not too hard) with particular punches - stressing form, balance, twisting, rotation, etc. Its a good work out (cardio) and helps my loosen back and stretches my legs and arms.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jan 2, 2018

@lsdemspey Steve: I have head of Boxing for PD. It is becoming quite popular. The foot movements are supposed to be especially good. Here is a link to a Rock Steady Boxing website, https://rocksteadyboxing.org/, you may enjoy taking a look at it.

Teresa

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marie | @mariemarie | Jan 2, 2018

Steve...sounds like you have a grip on your pd. Great for you!!

Marie

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ggopher | @ggopher | Jan 2, 2018

Thanks.

Steve  

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ggopher | @ggopher | Jan 2, 2018

I just tell myself it is a condition and not a sentence and lead as normal life as I can.

Steve  

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Steve | @lsdempsey | Jan 2, 2018

Thanks

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