Parkinsons – Page 3 – Rebel Fit Club

The Scoop on Poop and Parkinson’s (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 by Landtiser

This is one of my favorite talks to give because people always shy away from it, but it is so important so I ask you… “How often do you poop?” Many people with Parkinson’s disease can’t poop every day resulting in constipation. Constipation is going longer than three days without a bowel movement causing the stool to harden and become more difficult to pass.

Constipation is present in more than 80% of people with PD and may before symptoms like tremor and stiffness even start.

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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Is Parkinson’s Tricking You into Thinking You Are Moving Normally?

Posted on August 18, 2019September 10, 2019 by Landtiser

With the opening of our new gym last week, I have had a huge influx of new fighters. As I conduct the fighter’s initial evaluations for correct class placement, I am amazed at how many people are not aware of the complexity of Parkinson’s disease. I’ve always thought of myself as an educator first, and a forever student at the same time. My mentors are the researchers and my teachers are the people who actually navigate Parkinson’s in their own lives, both the “patient” and their family support team.

In the beginning, people me tell me they are doing fine with their PD and their symptoms are minimal and hardly noticeable. However, when they come in the door it’s obvious their symptoms are not minimal. They could actually be considered dangerous to themselves.

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A Cautionary Tale of a Parkinson’s Prescription Gone Wrong

Posted on August 11, 2019September 10, 2019 by Landtiser

About a week ago Steve (one of my fighters) shared with a story with our class about a really scary incident with his medication. I asked him to put it into writing so I could share it with my readers because it has a very important message. Here is Steve’s story:

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