Effect of boxing exercises on the functional ability and quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review

N Chrysagis, G Trompouki, D Petropaulis… - European Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-
producing cells in the substantia nigra and characterized by motor and non-motor …

Interactive boxing–cycling on frailty and activity limitations in frail and prefrail older adults: A randomized controlled trial

YJ Lin, WC Hsu, KC Wang, WY Tseng… - Annals of physical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Frailty is common among older adults, often associated with activity limitations
during physical and walking tasks. The interactive boxing-cycling combination has the …

Can Boxing Deliver a Knockout Punch against Parkinson's Disease? A Review of the Evidence

B Lowery, J Flewwellin, SL Terrell - ACSM's Health & Fitness …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND PD is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases with more than
70,000 new cases diagnosed annually (10). PD is often prevalent in Caucasian males 50 …

Long-term impact of a community-based adapted boxing program on physical functioning and quality of life of individuals with Parkinson's disease

FA Savoie, S Benoit, E Riesco… - …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
BACKGROUND: Adapted boxing can help improve the physical functioning and health-
related quality of life (HRQoL) of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Whether these …

Association between falls and nonmotor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

Z Li, X Jiang, M Yang, Y Pan - Journal of clinical neuroscience, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder. Falls are
common in patients with PD and can lead to disability, bedridden status, and death. The …

Rock Steady Boxing: A qualitative evaluation of a community exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease

EW Regan, O Burnitz, J Hightower, L Dobner, A Flach - PloS one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Purpose Regular exercise can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a common
neurodegenerative disorder. The Rock Steady Boxing organization created an exercise …

Effects of Balance-Based Recreational Therapy on Postural Stability in Those Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

B Auston Brickell, T Passmore, R Holt… - Therapeutic …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) have reported increased incidence
rates of falling in comparison to undiagnosed peers. Falls in this population have been …

[HTML][HTML] Interactive Cognitive Motor Training: A Promising Approach for Sustainable Improvement of Balance in Older Adults

L Zhang, J Guo, J Zhang, L Zhang, Y Li, S Yang, W Zhu… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Physical exercise has been shown to improve balance, gait, and cognitive function in older
adults. Interactive cognitive-motor training (ICMT) combines physical exercise and cognitive …

Can boxing relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease and improve quality of life? A qualitative study of the experiences of participants attending the Danish Parkinson …

NMA Yusuf, P Bekke, SK Wehner - Disability and Rehabilitation, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To explore how people with Parkinson's (PwP) experience the impact of attending
Parkinson Boxing (PB) on their symptoms and quality of life. Methods The authors NMAY …

Safe fall recovery education for older adults

SK Arena, CM Wilson, L Boright, B Cassidy… - Home healthcare …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
High fall rates among older adults in combination with prolonged time on the floor after a fall
have created an urgent need to preventatively address fall recovery strategies. The purpose …