"Physical Therapist Pat VanBeveren started using boxing exercises to train those diagnosed with Parkinson's 3 years ago. At Rock Steady Boxing in Liverpool, quitting is not an option.

It was part of a program called Rock Steady Boxing, which specializes in no-contact boxing training for Parkinson’s patients. As Mr. Trout called out instructions — “One, two! One, two, slip!” ...

Boxing for Bob is coming Gold’s Gym on Route 9 in Howell. The program, designed to use boxing exercises for the benefit of people with Parkinson’s and related disease, begins 1 p.m. Monday ...

Boxing schedule. Classes offered at Sweat Therapy Fitness Midtown Location, 1122 Thomasville Road Unit 10 Manor @ Midtown; 850-222-1781. For more information on boxing workouts at Sweat Therapy ...

Before boxing, he did physical therapy. He learned that boxing is considered effective therapy for Parkinson’s. Typical problems include tremors, slow gait or stiff muscles.

Whether through boxing or another exercise, physical activity is a good way to bring people with similar experiences together. “Some people with Parkinson’s start to isolate,” she said.

DUMBO, Brooklyn — More than 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year in the United States. The disease affects more than 5 million people around the world. One NYC progr… ...

For Cheryl Karian, a 72-year-old retired physician assistant, boxing is medicine. Karian, whose Parkinson’s disease was diagnosed in 2020, doesn’t compete or spar, but every Tuesday and ...