"Can't Stop Me" Parkinson's Program- Keep Moving, Lower Intensity Exercise
What is the “Can’t Stop Me” Parkinson’s Program?
“Can’t Stop Me” Parkinson’s Program is a disease specific exercise program focused on impacting participants’ tone, rigidity, and overall function. The program consists of 5 different components designed to slow down disease progression and develop new neuro pathways to improve function. The five components include, PD Dance, High Intensity Exercise, Keep Moving, PD Music, and Rock Steady Boxing.
Who can participate in the keep moving, lower intensity exercise program?
All individuals with Parkinson’s Disease regardless of age and disease progression. Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease looking to improve their tone, rigidity, and overall function and slow disease progression. The keep moving, lower intensity exercise program is specifically for those with more progressive symptoms. Individuals who use assistive devices or use wheelchairs will find this an appropriate class. Most of our exercises will be preformed while seated, or standing with assistive devices.
Why should I “keep moving”?
This program is of less aerobic intensity when compared to the “High Intensity Exercise Program”, but is just as beneficial. Exercise and movement has been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease; this is known as neuroprotection. Exercise and movement can also create new neuro pathways to “bypass” those not functioning well; this is known as neuroplasticity.
What can I expect from this program?
- PWR!Moves
- Aerobic exercise
- Resistance band training
- (Light) weighted exercise
- Balance training
- Flexibility training
What are PWR!Moves?
Keep Moving will include PWR!Moves, administered by a Certified PWR!Moves Instructor. These moves are the core of Parkinson’s Disea
se specific functional exercise and physical therapy programs. There are 4 basic PWR!Moves that are designed to assist individuals with PD as their basic skills deteriorate, leading to a loss of mobility and function. PWR!Moves can be incorporated into exercise classes, therapy sessions, and everyday daily activities and routines. See below to learn more.
This program was made possible through a grant from the La Crosse Community Foundation.