For Cheryl Karian, a 72-year-old retired physician assistant, boxing is medicine. Karian, whose Parkinson’s disease was diagnosed in 2020, doesn’t compete or spar, but every Tuesday and ...

A new form of therapy gives people with Parkinson’s disease new hope and a pair of boxing gloves.

Kerry Huntington counts out loud each punch she hurls at the speed bag in front of her, keeping her eyes trained on the ...

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Intermountain Health's Rock Steady Boxing Classes are a program using exercise to mitigate motor symptoms related to Parkinson's disease.

There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock ...

Dr Cruickshank said that group boxing has the benefit of by combining many aspects of therapy, such as exercise, cognitive stimulation and socialisation into a single exercise.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Mooresville resident is combating Parkinson’s with boxing gloves. John Raley was diagnosed with the disease two and a half years ago at age 72. Now, he spends three days ...

The Seven Hills Community Recreation Center recently introduced a new program for residents hoping to get in the ring with their Parkinson's disease diagnosis.

Parkinson's disease could otherwise be a lonely illness, Washa said. Whether through boxing or another exercise, physical activity is a good way to bring people with similar experiences together.