Filmed during the EPDA 7th euroYapmeet Conference Workshop (October 2008)
Filmed during the EPDA 7th euroYapmeet Conference Workshop (October 2008)
Exercise in conjunction with medication is one of the best things that can be done to counteract the negative physical effects of Parkinson's disease.
"MOVE IT! - An Exercise and Mobility Guide for Parkinson's Disease " was inspired by persons with Parkinson's disease. The author, Kevin Lockette, physical therapist and co-author of Conditioning with Physical Disabilities, Human Kinetics Publishers, has taught community exercise classes for Parkinson's support groups for many years.
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that is unique. Due to this fact, the video/DVD format is the best way to illustrate movement techniques and exercise with actual persons with Parkinson's. The book format also offers useful additional information that is best presented in written form/text.
Lockette also states that the mobility techniques and exercises can also apply to seniors who have different disabilities or who have some difficulty with mobility. “There is great relevance to this material. There truly are not many comprehensive resources on exercise and mobility for the disabled seniors or the more frail elderly. MOVE IT carries over well to this population,” states Lockette.
The book and DVD includes:
10 percent of proceeds of sales will go to the NPF (National Parkinson Foundation) and Hawaii Parkinsons Association.
Published October 2008
Everyone with Parkinson’s Disease may have different symptoms, but, most will include stiffness and tremor. Voice and swallowing problems are frequently another symptom of this disease, sometimes occurring early, and sometimes later as the disease progresses. The Voice Aerobics™ DVD give those individuals a program that they can do on their own, at home. Developed by Mary Spremulli,MA,CCC-SLP, a local medical speech pathologist, licensed nurse, and lecturer, with over 25 years healthcare experience, Voice Aerobics™ is a three part exercise program which focuses on: breath support, posture, and vocal function exercises for improved vocal performance.
Voice Aerobics™, was started in 1999 as a 50 minute exercise class. It combines techniques from voice therapy and exercise physiology. It was designed originally as an “after therapy” program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, however, the class attracted participants with a variety of backgrounds, including, individuals who were involved in choral work, but felt they were losing power in their voice.
Speech and voice symptoms occurring with Parkinson’s Disease are usually classified as a hypo kinetic dysarthria (hypo-slow, kinetic-referring to muscle movement, and dys-difficult, arthria-having to do with speech). The actual speech and voice of the person, is characterized as: low in volume, rate of speech which is too rushed or fast, low pitched, and monotone (boooooring!) Many people with Parkinson’s Disease complain that other people are always asking them to repeat, even though they think they’re talking just fine. Loss of facial expression is also associated with Parkinson's disease. The changes in voice and swallowing can be insidious (sneaky), and occur gradually over time. Consequently, the person who has the problem may not even realize how poor their voice has become, until their doctor is referring them for speech therapy.
10% of the DVD profits are donated to the National Parkinson's Foundation and the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Foundation.
The DVD 'Home Exercises and movement advice for people with Parkinson's Disease' was developed for patients with Parkinson’s disease and their carer’s as well as therapists as a source of advice and instructions for daily exercises and movements that can be performed in the home situation.
The DVD was developed for the Dutch Parkinson's disease association (www.parkinson-vereniging.nl ), under auspices of the World Federation of Neurology Research group for Parkinsonism and related disorders.
The advice and exercises are divided into a number of functional mobility related domains that can cause problems in the daily life of Parkinson’s patients:
In particular, the DVD addresses the use of cueing techniques in the own home environment.
The DVD is also useful for therapists and other professionals in helping patients to maintain or improving mobility in daily life. A PDF document on the DVD allows the therapist to print specific exercises.
The English DVD can be purchased via www.parkinsondvd.com.
Published January 2008
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David Zid, an ACE, APG certified trainer, has collaborated with orthopedic surgeon Thomas H. Mallory, M.D., who is afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease, in the development of a Parkinson’s-specific fitness program designed to proactively minimize tremors and improve flexibility, stability, balance and strength. The noticeable physical and mental improvement of program participants led Zid to share the fitness agenda in his book, Delay The Disease.
The corresponding DVD follows the same workout as that of the book. The DVD format also allows David to give additional advice and pointers on how to perform the exercise(s) and make modifications based on how one may be feeling that day, as well as contribute motivational encouragement.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Delay the Disease will be used to support the research, development and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. The book is available for purchase at select bookstores and online at www.delaythedisease.com.
Author David Zid, a graduate of The Ohio State University, has been a professional fitness instructor and certified trainer in Columbus, Ohio since 1997. He is owner and president of Columbus Health Works, a personal training company. David developed a special interest in training older adults, and finds inspiration in his clients with Parkinson’s Disease.
For further information:
Jackie Russell, RN, BSN
Project Editor, Delay the Disease
delaydisease@aol.com
www.delaythedisease.com
or
David Zid, Author
614.419.4678
David@columbushealthworks.com
If you, or someone you care for, have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, understanding what is going on can really help. The Parkinson’s Disease Society (PDS) has produced a DVD for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s called Being There.
In this DVD, some of the UK’s top specialists answer common questions and concerns about Parkinson’s. Also, people with Parkinson’s talk candidly about how the condition has affected their lives; and optimistically about the future.
The PDS wants this DVD to be given to each and every person diagnosed with Parkinson’s, as soon as they are told they have it.
To order the DVD and accompanying booklet, tel: +44 (0)1473 212 113 or email: pds@sharward.co.uk quoting the reference V012.
This recording, by hypnotherapist and psychotherapist David Uri, provides a method for people with Parkinson’s disease which aims to relieve stress and facilitate relaxation. This recording is helpful to both patient and carer.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in London, UK, David Uri works within a multi-disciplinary Parkinson’s disease management team. He also teaches and lectures internationally.
For further information, visit www.leadingnoteproductions.com
A seated exercise program with original music for each exercise was composed and performed by Julliard composer and pianist Robert Abramson.
Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's is an award-winning* 90-minute exercise program, .
The video offers a carefully structured, Parkinson's-specific exercise routine that is also motivational and fun. It includes 24 seated exercises specifically designed to address typical Parkinson's movement challenges such as stability, flexibility, posture, vocal range and facial expression. The video is divided into three parts that can be done alone, with a caregiver or friend, or in a group:
Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's is co-produced by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
If you would like to learn more about Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's, please visit www.motivatingmoves.com.
* Winner of the 2005 University Continuing Education Association Outstanding Noncredit Program Award (the top national award by the Washington, D.C.-based University Continuing Education Association), the 2005 Association of Continuing Higher Education Creative Use of Technology Award, the 2005 Association of Higher Continuing Education Region 8 Exceptional Noncredit Program Award, and the 2004 University Continuing Education Association Great Plains Region Innovations and Contributions Award.
Published December 2003
