“This exercise Book and DVD is a “must have” addition to any library for persons with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and caregivers. MOVE IT! Is also an excellent resource training tool for health professionals who work with PD patients.”
Katherine Kim, MPH
Coordinator
NPF/Hawaii PD Center of Excellence
Exercise and movement program specifically for Parkinson’s. In book and dvd:
I. | Review of physical manifestations of PD so that we can better understand how to combat them. |
II. | Teach mobility techniques that apply both scientific approaches of physical therapy as well as pragmatic solutions. |
III. | Review assistive devises for safer walking. |
IV. | Fall prevention strategies, how to fall and what to do when you are on the floor. |
V. | Review many of adaptive equipment devices that will help maintain independence. |
VI-VIII. | Exercise programs exclusively designed for PD. |
IX. | Flexibility program designed to maintain independence and avoid other musculo-skeletal injuries. |