Feature Story: Boxing class moves online to help people with Parkinson's continue the fight from home
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2020-04-23
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University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina
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University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina
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Rock Steady Boxing - an affiliate program at the Dr. Paul Schwann Centre in the University of Regina's Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies - helps people with Parkinson's slow the progression of the disease. Participants engage in non-contact boxing exercises to improve their strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and mobility.
So, when the classes were cancelled due to social/physical distancing protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants shared their concern about the impact of the loss of the helpful exercise regimen.
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Paul Schwann Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies