FORT MYERS, Fla. – Parkinson’s is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that has no cure. Until recently treatments only included heavy medications and deep brain stimulation surgery. But there is hope.
WinkNews Fitness Expert Mike Drumm joined us in the studio to showcase the Rock Steady Boxing program of Fort Myers that is helping our local Parkinson’s patients to see drastic improvements in both function and quality of life.
Boxers undergo a diverse training regimen to achieve the optimal body control it takes to be a good fighter.
Boxers train to improve:
o Balance
o Hand-eye coordination
o Speed of movement
o Agility
o Muscle power
o Mental focus
o Rhythm
239-561-1177 Fyzical of Fort Myers, FL offers Rock Steady Boxing for people battling Parkinson's disease.Boxers train to improve:
o Balance
o Hand-eye coordination
o Speed of movement
o Agility
o Muscle power
o Mental focus
o Rhythm
Video:
http://www.winknews.com/2016/08/26/fitness-friday-rock-steady-boxing-for-parkinsons/
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