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LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S
Examine how Parkinson's Disease is now approached with a new perspective, thanks to doctors, researchers, and patients who are driving the science. Meet men and women from all walks of life who struggle to delay their disease progression, including former Sacramento Kings power forward Brian Grant.
The off periods of Parkinson's are quite difficult to cope with" -- Rodger
Brian Grant's Perspective
Brian Grant was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's in 2008 at the age of 36. He's a father of six children and a 12-year veteran of the NBA. At the time of his diagnosis, Brian reached out to other Parkinson's patients, caregivers and medical professionals for advice on how to power forward with the disease. Like you, Brian continues to ask questions, pursue answers and learn about his disease.
Movement Drill for Parkinson's
a 4-minute video with Patrick LoSasso, Certified Personal Trainer and board member of The Parkinson’s Association, specializing in working with persons with PD. This video links at the end to 15 others.
Patrick's Exercise Strategies for Parkinson's
This is video for exercise professionals who work with individuals with Parkinson's. These are some of the strategies I've developed to make an evidence based exercise session more meaningful, diverse and neurologically valuable.
Parkinson's and Senior Reciprocal Movement Drill #2 for Gait
Dynamic movement drill for people with Parkinson's. WARNING: This is challenging! If you have balance issues, make sure you have someone to spot you.
This is a modification of the last video I posted found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz56i...
Great Chair Stretch for People with Parkinson's Disease & Seniors
This is one of my favorite chair stretches from my BrainBall-FX DVD. It harnesses your Central Nervous System to create a deeper and more effective stretch for the low back, thoracic and cervical spine. It's also great for the chest and shoulders and will really open you up.
Visit PatrickLoSasso.com for more videos and useful information. Patrick can be reached at (323) 422-9794.
Parkinson's Disease Symposium. American Parkinson's Disease Association, San Fernando Valley Part 1
Patrick LoSasso, Certified Personal Trainer, CSCS,*D discusses exercise and Parkinson's Disease and introduces the BrainBall-FX Functional eXercise program. Patrick has developed a specialization for improving function through exercise for individuals with neurological involvement. Contact Patrick @ patrick@preventionthrufitness.com
Parkinson's Disease Symposium. American Parkinson's Disease Association, San Fernando Valley Part 2
This is the second half of a lecture Patrick LoSasso, Certified Personal Trainer, CSCS,*D gave at the Northridge Hospital for the American Parkinson's Disease Association. He discusses posture, movement and introduces the BrainBall-FX.
Gait Restore
This is an exercise session with a client of mine with PD. She has freezing and gait problems. For more information: info@preventionthrufitness.com
Blog Posture Lesson
Patrick's posture lesson that explains anitomical landmarks and corrective strategies.
Walker Gait Restore Exercise Strategy
This part of a gait retraining strategy I've developed that integrates visual cues to increase the amplitude of limb movement . It employs the concept of reciprocal limb movement.
The BrainBall Story
This is video explaining how I arrived at my approach to exercise and rehabilitation and explains the progression which led to the development of the BrainBall. The BrainBall is now being used by physical therapists at numerous rehab facilities across California as well as personal trainers. Incorporating the BrainBall into an exercise or rehab program makes the work more fun, dynamic, and meaningful.
Skype Exercise Session
These are excerpts of one of Patrick's skype exercise sessions. Helen and her care provider live in Canada and train with Patrick via skype once a week. In their first session, Helen was unable to arise from a chair unassisted. By the end of the session, she had executed a successful sit to stand 8 consecutive times, unassisted. She hadn't done that in 2 years.
ReGenerations & BrainBall-FX Promo
Excerpts from the revolutionary ReGenerations DVD series which includes the BrainBall-FX. This DVD was filmed in beautiful locations around California and offers the most comprehensive program available. It includes Patrick's posture lesson, gait improvement drills, balance/fall avoidance workouts, strength training, cardio, etc.
Living Artistically with PD
Annual fundraiser returns to Santa Monica on Sunday, December 8th 2013 from 11:00 - 2:00 PM.
An art exhibit displaying the amazing works of artists with Parkinson's.
Dynamic Movement Drill, The ReGenerations Tango
This is the first three moves of a dynamic movement drill I've developed for the BrainBall-FX exercise program called the ReGenerations Tango developed to improve balance, function and posture, as well as providing a safe and effective way to perform a standing cardio routine. I've found it to be effective and useful in translating strength gains into functional improvements. The entire drill is comprised of 10 movements.
Yoga with the BrainBall
First, I'm not very good at Yoga! But there are many yoga professionals now using the BrainBall to add a dynamic element and a skill set to their art. Balance, hand eye coordination, and eye tracking tasks are heightened by using the BrainBall as illustrated. I'm sure many of the yoga folks using the BrainBall are more innovated than I, but I sure had fun shooting this video. Please contact me if you'd like to implement the BrainBall into your program or if you'd like to find a local professional in your area using the BrainBall. I may be contacted at info@preventionthrufitness.com
Chair Cardio
This part of a chair cardio routine from the BrainBall-FX Functional eXercise program. It employs the concept of reciprocal movement between the limbs of upper and lower body which is so important in the rehabilitation of an individuals ability to walk.
ReGenerations Tango 1-3
This is a demonstration the ReGenerations Tango movements 1-3 which are part of the BrainBall-FX Functional eXercise and ReGeneration-S Program available on DVD. This is part of a very comprehensive exercise program for seniors and individuals with neurological involvement such as Parkinson's Disease, stroke rehabilitation, Huntingtons Chorea, etc. All exercise sessions, posture lessons, abdominal exercises are video taped in beautiful California locations. Pre-order at PreventionThruFitness.com.
The BrainBall-FX
Introducing The BrainBall-FX Functional exercise Program. Incorporating hand-eye coordination, task sequencing and multi-tasking challenges into a strength training routine. A fun and engaging approach to improve function.
U-Step II Walker
We created the U-Step 2 to increase your independence. The secret is in our patented U-shaped base. Its ultra-stable foundation braces you in every direction.
It is not like pushing a typical walker. Instead, the U-Step 2 surrounds you and moves with you. You will feel as stable as you would feel holding onto another person’s arm.
The innovative braking system is easy to use and puts you in complete control. The U-Step 2 will not roll unless you are ready to walk. When you lightly squeeze either brake release lever, the unit will roll with you. Once you release the lever, the unit will stop immediately. This feature is particularly helpful when standing up from a chair because the unit will not roll away from you.