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Rees-Blakeman is a professional educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and has developed programs and curriculum for people of all ages.

Have you lived in Roanoke long enough to recall a time before any microbreweries? How about before the cupcake shops or the Taubman art museum? Well, if you do recall a time when these things didnt exist, you probably have lived in Roanoke at least 10 to 15 years.

Another new addition to our star city is the Carilion medical expansions that have gone on for the last 10 or so years. We now have a college of nursing and several new medical facilities that house cutting edge technology and research programs that significantly improve the quality of our lives here in the Roanoke Valley.

One new Carilion program that you may not be aware of, and that Id like to call your attention to, are the Parkinsons Disease exercise programs that are housed at Carilion Wellness Roanoke. This is the building that used to be called the Roanoke Athletic Club, also known as the RAC, on Starkey Road just south of Electric Road.

The Parkinsons exercise program is in its infancy, having been in existence just less than a year. Nothing of its kind has ever been available before in Roanoke. Many components are planned for the program, and the size of it will depend upon the level of participation from our community. The current program consists of several exercise classes taught by clinical and personal trainers, whom customize plans according to the needs of individual patients. Most of the trainers have four-year degrees in Exercise Science, as well as additional education in the area of Parkinsons.

Exercise is crucial to Parkinsons patients in maintaining health and possibly slowing or even halting the progression of the disease. Research studies back this up. The results of a study published in 2016 showed that intensive bouts of cycling had a positive impact upon Parkinsons patients motor and non-motor symptoms.

Another study showed that cycle training improved Parkinsons patients quality of walking as much as treadmill training does.

Another study found that exercise has the potential for reducing the risk of falls , improving mobility and also improving the quality of life of people with PD.

.There are many more similar studies, all of which have the same general message: Get moving and get exercising!

The Parkinsons classes are varied. Some classes focus on the weight and cardio machines. There is a TRX class that works on building up core strength, which is a key component for Parkinsons patients. There is a boxing class which is fun, challenging, and invigorating. A bicycle spinning class is starting in March. In addition to the exercise, the patients also have started a support group that meets on a weekly basis.

This Parkinsons program is fast becoming a community of its own. It is a great place to be. The staff is friendly and courteous. The trainers go the extra mile in building positive rapport with each individual patient, making you feel welcome and comfortable. There is no stigma or ridicule.

At this time, the classes are mostly offered during weekday mornings, but the management would like to expand the schedule of classes throughout the day to accommodate the schedules of patients that work and have other commitments.

The plans to expand the Parkinsons program are reliant upon the engagement of patients. These plans will go forth if the Parkinsons patients show up at the door and get involved. Like any other similar program, this one is affected by the numbers that participate.

Sooooo ... all of you Parkinsons people out there, get on over to Carilion Wellness Roanoke and try it out. After you see the improvements you make, you will be happy you made the effort. And you will want to see the program succeed and grow, just like I do.

The staff at Carilion Wellness Roanoke have been working on building the program, and so, now your part is here. The time for you to take the initiative has arrived. You wont be disappointed. This program is a stupendous addition to our community. It is well deserving of our support.

If you are interested in more information, contact Patrick Dunham, Clinical Training Manager, at Carilion Wellness Roanoke. at (540) 989-5758. There is no information currently on the Carilion Wellness Roanoke website about the Parkinsons classes. The website information about the program is also in its developmental phase. So pick up the phone and call today.

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Rees-Blakeman: Kudos for a 'one of a kind' Parkinson's program - Roanoke Times

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