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January 8 \u2014 Charlene Washa bobs alternately left and right, alternating left and right crosses into a punching bag.<\/p>\n

Her blood is pumped and endorphins are released in abundance with each punch.<\/p>\n

The 65-year-old from Le Center does not train for prize fights. She is trying to fight Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

Washa, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2016, said, “Boxing was a new form of exercise that I didn’t know much about. Now I love it.”<\/p>\n

Washa is one of about 10 patients enrolled in the Rock Steady Boxing Program at River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic. Originally developed by the Indianapolis nonprofit Rock Steady, this contactless program is specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.<\/p>\n

According to Tracie Lafata, an occupational therapist at River’s Edge, the clinic’s physical and occupational therapy teams came across the program when they were looking for more ways to serve people with Parkinson’s disease. rice field. They trained him to become a Rock Steady coach in 2021 before offering the program to patients on February 1, 2022.<\/p>\n

Washa jumped into the ring from the start, but eventually other boxing rookies joined her.<\/p>\n

Hugh Bergard’s daughter informed him about the program. Already an active runner, he saw running as another way to stay active, unlike running, which is fast-paced and requires hand-eye coordination.<\/p>\n

While he was boxing, he felt like it was making a difference. But when his doctor brought it up, it really hit home.<\/p>\n

“She was someone who really noticed,” he said. “I rarely tremble anymore.”<\/p>\n

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that causes symptoms ranging from tremors to slowed movements and balance problems. Although it is a progressive disease, studies have shown that exercise can help slow its progression.<\/p>\n

The Parkinson’s Disease Outcomes Project, a clinical study initiated by the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in 2009, found that 2.5 hours of physical activity per week could slow declines in patients’ quality of life. In addition to contactless boxing, other exercises recommended for people with Parkinson’s disease include cycling, dancing, and Tai Chi.<\/p>\n