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Physical Activity Helps Individuals Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2018
Prof. Vallis stands in her lab of stationary bycicles

By Shannon Mustard

Researchers have found that a community-based cycling exercise program improved the gait, posture, and muscle strength for patients with Parkinson’s disease, a neural disorder that results in freezing episodes (the inability to move involuntarily), rigidity, and tremors in the body.

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Parkinson's Disease
neural disorders
YMCA
Lori Ann Vallis
Prof Vallis
University of Guelph
U of G
Department of Human Health and Nutrition
HHNS
cycling
exercise
clinical testing
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