This Month’s Interesting Reading
Huntington’s break through may stop disease
This amazing breakthrough offers hope for an approach that may also help people with PD one day. Such a hopeful message for one of the worst neurodegenerative diseases, one that genetically spreads from generation to generation.
“Experts say it could be the biggest breakthrough in neurodegenerative diseases for 50 years.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-42308341
Medical Award Winning Mobility App
While exercising 2.5 hours or more per week has been shown to reduce symptoms and improve mobility, exercise alone isn’t enough! It’s also important to increase your activity level in your daily life. Activities such as walking, doing chores, shopping, gardening, and spending time with friends all contribute to increased quality of life and improved function!
The Beats Medical app encourages users to ‘move to the beat’ and provides a metronome beat that can be customized for use while engaging in different daily activities. It’s a great way to get better at what you do every day! Metronomes can also be combined with your PWR!Moves® exercises, outdoor or indoor walking routines, or voice exercises (as it gives you feedback on voice loudness as well). We know you can get better at what you practice, and this app provides a way to get more out of your daily movements outside of the gym! Have fun moving to the beat!
“Metronome therapy has been clinically proven to help manage shortened steps, reduced walking speed and freezing”