Longitudinal Study of Boxing Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease, Including Adverse Impacts of the COVID-19 Lockdown

Craig Horbinski, Katelyn B. Zumpf, Kathleen McCortney, and Dean Eoannou

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a highly prevalent neurodegenerative disease whose incidence is increasing with an aging population. One of the most serious manifestations of PD is gait instability, leading to falls and subsequent complications that can be debilitating, even fatal. Boxing therapy (BT) uses gait and balance exercises to improve ambulation in people with PD, though its efficacy has not yet been fully proven.

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After the study was complete, it was determined that Boxing Therapy may be an effective option for many Parkinson's patients.

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