Finding Fitness That Fits You: Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

October 16, 2018

ATTEND A WEBINAR

Navigating a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be complex and often brings with it more questions than answers. Webinars offer a virtual way to connect with information, helping you and your loved ones learn more about managing the disease.

Webinars are one-hour long and feature a live discussion between panelists on a topic related to living with Parkinson’s. Each webinar will provide an opportunity for attendees to submit questions and is available in our archive following the live event. 

Register for an upcoming webinar below, or sign up to be notified when there’s one coming up.

Wednesday, October 24, 12:00 p.m. ET

On-line webinar

We’ve all heard that everyone should exercise, but where do you begin? With so many different ways to exercise, part of the challenge lies in finding the right type of exercise for you, especially if you’re living with Parkinson’s. In this webinar, we’ll discuss tips on how to work with your care team and physician to help find the right kind of exercise for you and hear about a variety of exercise routines enjoyed by people with Parkinson’s. 

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This webinar is moderated by Soania Mathur who is a retired family physician living outside of Toronto, Ontario, and currently serves as a co-chair of the MJFF Patient Council. She was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at 27. Twelve years later, she resigned her practice. Today she is a dedicated speaker, writer, educator and Parkinson's advocate.

Our panel will feature: 

• John Alexander, a person living with Parkinson's, author, cyclist and PD ambassador 
• Heather DeFazzio, a Physical Therapist at an inpatient rehabilitation center and a PD support group leader
• Julie Fitzgerald, a person living with Parkinson's and PD advocate
• Brett Miller, a Physical Therapist, Rock Steady Boxing coach and PD ambassador     

To sign up:

https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/pip-webinar-registration.php?id=14&e=1809264&s=1&k=4469B1F12CD314FD40078D290E0A0047

https://www.partnersinparkinsons.org/attend-a-webinar