Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disease and, to date, there is no known cure. While medication and nutrition slow down Parkinson’s symptoms, when you add exercise to the mix, individuals living with Parkinson’s will experience an extra kick in keeping Parkinson’s symptoms at bay.
This session presents a three-prong prescription focusing solely on exercise:
- A Parkinson's Exercise Prescription/Program
- An Effective Exercise Routine
- NEW exercises and WHY we do them.
Key Takeaways:
- Review Parkinson’s Disease exercise prescription and program design
- Dissect an EFFECTIVE routine
- Learn NEW exercises and why we do them
- What symptoms are being addressed?
- What benefits for daily living are being addressed?
- Modifications and tricks for teaching.
- Addressing voice, face and fine motor skills.
- How to progress an exercise.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 B4PD Parkinson's Disease Exercise Prescription MedFit.pdf | 2.17 MB |
12:00pm Central
(10:00am Pacific / 1:00pm Eastern)
On Oct 22nd, 2025
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Colleen Bridges, M.Ed
Colleen Bridges, M.Ed, NSCA-CPT is a Parkinson’s Fitness Specialist, 2020 MedFit Professional of the Year, Belmont University Occupational Therapy advisory board member, owner of two Rock Steady Boxing affiliates and Bridges for Parkinson's program. She has worked 21 years as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor and fitness consultant specializing in individuals living with Parkinson's Disease.
