Editorials

Original thoughts and essays from PCLA's vibrant writing community.

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Yoga for Parkinson’s: Finding Balance, One Move at a Time

Simon Gornick

Simon Says

Simon Gornick writes this monthly column for PCLA to express his viewpoints as a professional screen writer, content writer, and a YOPD with tons of experience.
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Simon Says...I’m doing okay!

For many of us though compartmentalizing is a hefty challenge. To beat the gloom there may be pharmacological protocols to try, as well as exercise and eating right. But I know that I can’t give up.
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Simon Says...Trial and Error

One thing you get used to very fast after you’ve been diagnosed with PD, and that’s how often you’ll hear about a drug or device trial that’s going to be a “game changer."
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Simon Says...Let Go

If you’re new to the Parkinson’s club and haven’t already figured it out, once PD has you in its kung fu grip, after your “honeymoon” period of being less symptomatic, it never lets go.
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Self-Care Toolbox for Parkinson’s

Ziya “Z” Altug, PT, DPT, MS, DipACLM, OCS, is a board-certified orthopaedic physical therapist, health coach, and a certified lifestyle medicine professional from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. His quarterly column covers evidence-based wellness and physical activity research for the PD community.
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Yoga for Parkinson’s: Finding Balance, One Move at a Time

Yoga offers an adaptable and low-cost movement practice that blends physical activity with mindfulness.
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Pilates for Parkinson’s: Restoring Control and Stability

Pilates offers a structured and adaptable form of exercise that can support both physical function and mental well-being for individuals with Parkinson’s.
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Qigong – Baduanjin for Parkinson’s: Simple and Graceful Movements

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and meditation. The slow, rhythmic movements of Baduanjin may help improve balance, coordination, and flexibility while promoting relaxation and mental focus.
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