For Parkinson’s Patients Rock Steady Boxing For Parkinson’s Patients

Must be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease by a Neurologist Must be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease by a Neurologist. The disease cannot be diagnosed by one particular medical test. RSB will not work with other neurological disorders and in some cases can cause irreversible damage to the patient. PD is an asymmetrical disease. No one is sure of the cause of the disease. There is no current cure. Must be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease by a Neurologist. The disease cannot be diagnosed by one particular medical test. RSB will not work with other neurological disorders and in some cases can cause irreversible damage to the patient. PD is an asymmetrical disease. No one is sure of the cause of the disease. There is no current cure. What we do know is that the disease is very degrading to the person that is diagnosed not only physical but mentally as well. The average age of a person suffering from the disease is 60; however the disease can strike a person in their 30’s. 1 to 1.5 million people in the US is believed to have the disease. Usually the patient is the first one to believe that there is something wrong with them and begin the process to find out the problem. Early intervention is the best cure. RSB promotes as soon as there is a qualified diagnoses from a neurologists to begin the program right away. Most do not seek any help until are late into the disease’s progression and sometimes after there is any major injury.

Rock Steady Boxing is built around the concept to maximize the emotional, physical, and mental ability for people with Parkinson’s. Rock Steady Boxing is built around the concept to maximize the emotional, physical, and mental ability for people with Parkinson’s. There is no negative down talk allowed. Positive talk is simulated and sought after by everyone involved, the coaches, the corner men, and even other participants.

There are 5 levels of the disease There are 5 levels of the disease. Each level has can have different symptoms than the other levels. Level 1 signs of the disease are located on one side of the body; the indications are mild and not disabling. Level 2 the symptoms are present in both sides of the body, there minimal disability and posture is affected. Level 3 body movements are slowed, early impairment on equilibrium. Level 4 symptoms are severe, they can hardly walk , have rigidity, and no longer able to live alone. Level 5 cannot walk or stand and requires constant nursing care. There are 5 levels of the disease. Each level has can have different symptoms than the other levels. Level 1 signs of the disease are located on one side of the body; the indications are mild and not disabling. Level 2 the symptoms are present in both sides of the body, there minimal disability and posture is affected. Level 3 body movements are slowed, early impairment on equilibrium. Level 4 symptoms are severe, they can hardly walk , have rigidity, and no longer able to live alone. Level 5 cannot walk or stand and requires constant nursing care.

Primary Symptoms Tremors Muscle Rigidity Bradykinesia Postural Instability There are plenty of secondary symptoms like stooped posture, difficulty turning in bed, and some we don’t really associate with Parkinson’s like low voice, sleep disturbances, depression and emotional changes, skin problems, constipation, low blood pressure, cognitive issues or dementia and painfully foot cramps.

Each class, no matter what level of PD, follows the same time frame, 90 minutes. 30 minutes of warm up, 45 minutes of the main activity, 10 minutes core, and 10 minutes of cool down. Each class no matter what level of PD follows the same time frame, 90 minutes. 30 minutes of warm up, 45 minutes of the main activity, 10 minutes core, and 10 minutes of cool down. Some movements are the same for all levels of the disease the patient is in. Rock Steady Boxing is a 90 minutes class. 30 minutes warm up, 45 minutes of activity, 10 minutes of core, and a 10 minute cool down. Classes are intense, loud, and very repugnant at times. The trainers are yelling as loud as they can at Parkies all the while annoying rap music is on the stereo full blast. There is running, hitting, screaming, and laughter when there is enough air in lungs to do so. What is different are the formats of the classes. This depends on the level of the participants. Formats of classes can vary. Some activities include: hitting focus mitts, chase the rabbit, swinging foam bats at balloons, foam ball toss, obstacle courses, and hitting tires with baseball bats.

Formats of classes can vary Formats of classes can vary. Some activities include: hitting focus mitts, chase the rabbit, swinging foam bats at balloons, foam ball toss, obstacle courses, and hitting tires with baseball bats. Formats of classes can vary. Some activities include: hitting focus mitts, chase the rabbit, swinging foam bats at balloons, foam ball toss, obstacle courses, and hitting tires with baseball bats. The RSB method is a no contact method. Movements are similar to boxing. Depending on the level. This is just some of the movements that you could see in a RSB class. Sometimes the class has more than 1 level of the disease present.

The Positive Side of Rock Steady Boxing RSB can help the symptoms of PD patients. “Touch love, fight back” approach seems to release the dopamine in the brain. Each patient is different and can respond to the program in different ways. For the Parkie it can provide muscle firing, helps decrease rigidity, promotes hand to eye connection, and increases speed.

FUN,FUN,FUN Making their life better is what it is all about. Rock Steady Boxing is a fun application to help people with Parkinson’s. I am not sure who enjoys it more, the coaches or the participants. Between the fun component, the social component, and physical component something clicks for them. Their attitude is to fight, fight, fight and just maybe they can overcome the incurable disease that has taking over their life. Story about the level 4 guy.

PWR Parkinson's wellness recovery 4 basic moves Antigravity extension-PWR UP Weight shifting-PWR ROCK Axial Mobility- PWR TWIST Transitions-PWR STEP

PWR moves can be done in five positions Sitting (stable or unstable environment) Standing (feet wide or together to start) Pronated (stomach on the ground) Supine (on your back) Quadruped (All fours) The benefit for each of these is going to vary determined on the level of the participants Each movement can be combined with mental stimulation as well as cueing. Mental queuing will be replacing left with green or number

PWR Moves Goal Give daily preparation for flexibility and stress reduction Maximal motor output-bigger, faster movements Practice changing directions and movements quickly Body awareness –reduce cognitive function- eliminate planning