We at the Stanford APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association) Information & Referral Center recently explored a free online training available from the APDA for fitness professionals to learn more about working with patients who have Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise is essential for those living with PD, but not everyone has access to a personal trainer or wellness coach who is already experienced with the disease. This one- to two-hour training can help fitness professionals become familiar with the basic symptoms of PD; understand the benefits clients can receive from exercise; put together useful, appropriate exercise programs at different stages of the disease; and ensure client safety during exercise. Information in the training can also be helpful for those working out
Cycling for Parkinson’s Disease 8-week sessions begin June 25/September 10, Palo Alto
Stanford’s Neuroscience Supportive Care Program is starting a cycling class for people with Parkinson’s. In each session, a professional cycling instructor guides participants through an hour-long workout on a stationary bike two days per week for 8 consecutive weeks. No previous experience with cycling or spin classes is necessary. The program is free, thanks to a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Registration is required.
“Dance as Treatment” for Parkinson’s Described in Recent Issue of Stanford Magazine
The recent issue of the "Stanford Magazine" has an article about the value of dance. The last section of the article addresses the dance for Parkinson's class at Stanford.
Stanford’s Neuroscience Supportive Care Program (NSCP) Has Published Its Calendar of Services, July–December 2018
Stanford's NSCP has just published its calendar of lectures, support group meetings, workshops, exercise and fitness classes, and fall prevention classes for the second half of 2018.
Chair Yoga Class at Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, Wednesdays, 10:45-11:30am
This chair yoga class -- meeting for over two years -- is designed to safely provide caregivers and patients with a set of moderate, stretching, strengthening, and balance exercises. The class is free and open to all neuroscience patients, regardless of where they receive care.
Mat Yoga Class at Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, Fridays, 10:45-11:30am
This mat yoga class -- meeting for over a year -- is designed for clients who can get up and down without another person's assistance. The class is free and open to all neuroscience patients, regardless of where they receive care, and caregivers.
Qi Gong and Parkinson’s Exercise Classes begin August 2nd, 3rd at Stanford’s Neuroscience Health Center
Two new classes will be offered beginning in early August in the Wellness Room 1511, Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. Qi Gong for Vitality, offered every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 PM, begins on August 2nd and welcomes walk ins. Parkinson's Exercise Class, offered every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 PM, and again from 3:00-4:00PM begins on August 3rd and requires pre-registration. All classes are free.
Master Dance for PD Class with David Leventhal at Stanford, Friday, April 28th
Join David Leventhal, Director, Dance for PD, as he leads a master class of Dance for PD. The class will be held at the Roble Dance Studio 113, 375 Santa Teresa St., Stanford, CA 94305, from 1:30-2:45pm on Friday, April 28th. Parking is available at the nearby Roble Field Garage , 320 Panama St., Stanford, CA 94305.
Dance for Parkinson’s disease at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
The winter issue of Stanford Medicine features an article on Dance for PD, a program that offers dance classes to people with Parkinson’s disease. “As physicians, we stress the importance of physical activity, social interaction and mental stimulation to our patients with Parkinson’s disease,” Helen Bronte-Stewart, Stanford neurologist, said. “Dance for PD gives them all three. But it is much more than a possible therapy or treatment; the PD dancers have told us this type of dance restores their self-image and brings them joy.”
Free Tai Chi classes offered every Tuesday at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center
The Neuroscience Supportive Care Program is now offering free Tai Chi classes every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, Wellness Room 1551. Please see the class flyer. Classes are free to the community. Walk-ins are welcome.