Episode 10: Parkinson’s Disease

In this episode we discuss Parkinson's Disease and some of the common symptoms associated with it. We share exercises that can help improve rigidity, a flexed posture, proprioception, balance and coordination. We kept this episode short as there is so much information about Parkinson's Disease and it affects many systems of the body. Our previous episodes on the heart, lungs, breathing, and pelvic floor are also beneficial for Parkinson's Disease. Make sure that you've checked with your doctor, and you have a safe setup when practicing the exercises. We show a lot of modifications to make them very accessible for all levels. If you do not feel comfortable with the exercises you can still benefit by watching the exercises and imagining that you are doing the movements. Enjoy the episode! 

The Franklin Method is also called Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery. There has been research done on using imagery with people with Parkinson's Disease. Here is the study below for reference.

Abraham Amit, Hart Ariel, Dickstein Ruth, Hackney Madeleine E. "Will you draw me a pelvis?" Dynamic neuro-cognitive imagery improves pelvic schema and graphic-metric representation in people with Parkinson's Disease: a random controlled trial. Complimentary Therapies in Medicine. 43 (2019) 28-35.