Pilates and Parkinson's
By: Sarah Sessa and Karen Pearce
Contributors: Pearce, Karen, author
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 138
ISBN-13: 9781908995179
Subjects: Pilates method; Patients; Exercise therapy; Therapeutic use; Parkinson's disease; Rehabilitation
Description: "We decided to write this book to provide a useful guide to two groups of people. Firstly, for those diagnosed with Parkinson's who are looking for a safe form of exercise that could work for them. ... a number of clients ... tell us how their increased flexibility and strength as well as their improved balance an dwalking have helped them to remain independent. Secondly, we hope this book will also be enjoyed by Pilates instructors who are wondering how they can best help a client who comes in with a doagnosis of Parkinson's." -- Introduction [ix].
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 141).
Table of contents: title: Some core concepts; title: Parkinson's : a brief overview; title: Parkinson's and physiotherapy; title: Pilates for Parkinson's; title: Basic pilates exercise programme; title: Add some props; title: Reformer exercise programme for Parkinson's; title: Trapeze exercise programme for Parkinson's; title: Exercises for Parkinson's using the core align; title: Case studies and testimonials; title: Testimonials.