Product Description
This first-of-a-kind book based on the authors experience outlines a comprehensive program specifically geared to those with Parkinsons disease. This book covers a wide range of movement therapies such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics, strength training, yoga, and Tai Chi. This book is unique in that it covers a wide range of techniques, which are specifically geared to, and have been proven helpful for, those with Parkinsons disease. The exercises are all explained in detail utilizing safe body mechanics and are illustrated in standing, standing holding onto a chair, and seated variations to accommodate a wide variety of abilities. This complete wellness program goes beyond the traditional exercise book offering information on home safety, fall prevention, activities of daily living, and body mechanics (including how to get up from the floor) as well as facial and voice projection exercises. Each chapter includes brief explanations on how each movement technique physiologically affects the body and how they specifically help those with Parkinsons disease. The strength training chapter also includes simple muscle diagrams to educate readers about which muscle group(s) they are targeting. This book also provides information on stress management and provides instruction in four different relaxation/meditation techniques.
About the Author
Lori Newell M.A., C.P.T., R.Y.T, holds a Masters degree in Health Science with a concentration in pain and stress management from Norwich University. She is a certified health and fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine, and a certified yoga instructor.
She has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, helping them to achieve their health, fitness, and wellness goals. She has specialized training in working with those with post-rehabilitative needs, and those with chronic pain and illness. She own and operates the Sacred Space Health Center Inc. located on Cape Cod Massachusetts, which offers exercise and wellness programs to a wide variety of populations.