Author: Landtiser

Studies are finding numerous health benefits from drumming and drum circles for people with Parkinson’s disease, brain injuries, physical injuries, arthritis, cancer, autism, PTSD, addictions, and more.

It does not require advanced physical abilities or specialized talents. You do not have to read music or understand music theory. Drumming, even a simple pattern, offers benefits to a huge range of people. Drumming is a universal language. It transcends age, gender, ethnicity, and state of health. In fact, nearly every culture on earth has some form of drumming tradition.

Here are some of the benefits from drumming: Continue reading “The Benefits of Drumming for Parkinson’s”

The plank is a popular exercise in Pilates, yoga, and other fitness classes and is great for people with Parkinson’s disease. Holding this position strengthens your core and gives your whole body a workout. They also build endurance for the arms and legs, especially the shoulder, back, and abdominal muscles helping you to maintain an erect posture.

Watch the video below for the different types of plank modifications that will work for all stages of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading “Let’s Get Planking”

We’re told all the time how important a strong core is. Especially for people with Parkinson’s a strong core can mean more stability, less pain, and better posture.

Contrary to popular belief, however, you’re not going to get the benefits of a strong core through doing crunches.

When we look at which muscles make up the “core” of our body, it’s easy to understand why using gym machines or doing crunches can actually inhibit our functional core, creating poor posture and pain.

I explain in depth why crunches are so bad for people with Parkinson’s, and actually cause more harm than good in the video below: Continue reading “Why Crunches Are Bad for People with Parkinson’s Disease”