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10 Reasons Why Drumming is Good for People with Parkinson’s

Posted on September 30, 2019October 15, 2019 by Landtiser

Recently a group of trainers asked me, “Kimberly, how do you implement self-care in your own life?” I must admit that running a very full business with many exciting events happening on an ongoing basis, the mental stress can take a toll on my body. However, it didn’t take me long to think of my answer to their question: my drum! Most of the time I like to be with my beautiful Parkinson’s drumming circle. Sometimes I need time alone to dance or drum. It’s my happy place.

Drumming and drum circles are currently being used as therapy for people with brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, physical injuries, arthritis, cancer, Autism, PTSD, addictions, and more. Studies have found numerous health benefits from drumming.

If You Have Parkinson’s, Do You Know How to Save Your Voice?

Posted on September 23, 2019October 15, 2019 by Landtiser

It’s a well-known fact that Parkinson’s disease can affect the voice. One of the secondary motor symptoms that people with PD may experience is a change in speech, or speech difficulty. It can cause significant communication problems, reduced social interactions and isolation. However, not everyone with PD will have changes in their speech.

There are several ways PD may affect speech:

When and How Do I Tell People I Have Parkinson’s?

Posted on September 16, 2019October 15, 2019 by Landtiser

My Young On-Set Fighters wanted to share what they experienced when telling their loved ones and friends about their Parkinson’s disease, since it is a recent experience for them. You might be looking for these answers right now, so I thought it would be helpful to share. I’ve added a few points which have brought comfort to individuals during their initial conversations with me.

The timing of this discussion is completely up to you, especially if you are newly diagnosed and your symptoms are not noticeable yet. Please remember that this experience is going to be different for each person. Your personal relationships with people are different. These are just general guidelines, so feel free to tailor them as you need to.

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on September 9, 2019September 10, 2019 by Landtiser

There is growing evidence that the mind-body Chinese martial art of tai chi has great value in addressing some of Parkinson’s most problematic symptoms, like balance and falling.

Parkinson’s affects one’s proprioception, which is the ability to sense the position of your body in space. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that tai chi helps train sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments which improve balance in people with Parkinson’s. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble. A fear of falling makes you more likely to fall; tai chi can help reduce that fear.

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Why I Opened Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club

Posted on August 25, 2019September 10, 2019 by Landtiser

Hello fighters and dancers,

When I first started my own business helping people with Parkinson’s disease I had the dream of being able to combine all of my specialties to create the most comprehensive training center.

I knew I could do so much more for my fighters and dancers. During these last few years I often felt like I was working with my hands tied. We were renting space in other people’s gyms, working in shared spaces, and navigating my class times around other people’s schedules. It was difficult, but we did it and we thrived.

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