PARKINSON’S WORKOUT – DVD

Description On this Sit and Be Fit Parkinson’s Workout, Parkinson’s specialist, David Greeley, MD, discusses what is currently known about this chronic disorder of the central nervous system.  While Parkinson’s affects each person differently, Dr. Greeley emphasizes the need to exercise every day and offers exercise guidelines.  Mary Ann Wilson, RN and Lori McCormick, PT present a cheerful and upbeat workout focusing on posture, breathing, balance, trunk mobility, ankle flexibility, and rhythmic stepping. Also included are simple but functional movements such as moving from a sitting to standing position and facial exercises. (Released in 2006) Click here for YouTube video demo. Total running time: approximately 27 minutes. EXERCISE TIME POSITION SONG  Warm-Up  4:52  Seated  Reflections  Warm-Up  4:00  Seated  Bright Tomorrow  Facial Exercises  2:15  Seated  That Old Soft Shoe  Circulation  3:46  Seated  Smooth Big Band  Leg Exercises  5:50  Seated/Standing  Ode to a Simpler Time