New Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program Alleviates Patient Suffering

Experienced fitness PD practitioners, David Zid & Jackie Russell, deliver evidence-based follow-up to #1-selling book detailing Parkinson's defeating exercise program, Delay the Disease .

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) January 14, 2013

For most of us, being able to pass through an open doorway, get out of a car, dressing, or simply walking in a crowd is something we take for granted. However, for people with Parkinsons disease, being able to perform ADL's such as these can be a struggle. This program clearly demonstrates tips for accomplishing daily tasks with corresponding exercises to help conquer everyday challenges of living with this disease. The latest research is showing promise that exercise has the ability to not only slow the progression of the disease but perhaps even reverse it.

What the professionals are saying about Delay the Disease :

"The last major breakthrough in our understanding of treating and altering the course of Parkinson's comes in the form of dedicated exercise routinesprograms like Delay the Disease demonstrate significant, and in some cases, breathtaking reversal of disability" -- Lawrence W. Elmer, MD, Ph.D. Professor of Neurology, Director -- The Center for Neurological Health, Director -- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program, University of Toledo

"One of the most important and successful parts of our Parkinson's treatment regimen is the addition of Delay the Disease . Every one of my patients is advised to pursue it. Many of our patients find the program to be as or more valuable than the medications we use." -- Geoffrey A. Eubank, MD, ABPN, Neurological Associates, Ohio Health

What people living with Parkinson's are saying about Delay the Disease :

"My husband's doctor at the Mayo Clinic suggested that we use this program. We didand the doctor says that this exercise is what he needs to delay the progression of his Parkinsons." - Amazon reviewer

Delay the Disease is an evidenced-based fitness program designed to empower people with Parkinsons Disease by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms - created by David Zid, BA, ACE, APG, with Jackie Russell, RN, BSN, CNOR.

Functional Fitness for Parkinsons is available in a 2-disc DVD format and a spiral-bound, tabbed book at Amazon, or at the Delay the Disease website delaythedisease.com.

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New Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program Alleviates Patient Suffering