{"id":243478,"date":"2019-09-20T13:15:20","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T17:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/fighting-parkinsons-rock-steady-boxing\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T03:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T07:08:27","slug":"fighting-parkinsons-rock-steady-boxing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/fighting-parkinsons-rock-steady-boxing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fighting Parkinson&#8217;s with Rock Steady Boxing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rocky Balboa said that &#8220;Our greatest glory is not in falling but rising every time we fall.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At American Senior Communities, we are rising tall and fighting back against Parkinson&#8217;s disease with the help of Rock Steady Boxing classes. In Rock Steady, our opponent is Parkinson&#8217;s disease. This popular program is similar to a joining a health and fitness club, and gives participants membership to our New Energy Wellness gym in our Assisted Living community.<\/p>\n<h2>Who can participate?<\/h2>\n<p>Membership in the Rock Steady Boxing program is open to anyone with Parkinson&#8217;s, whether you are fighting a new battle or a long-standing enemy. Prior to beginning classes, new participants are assessed on an individual level to identify current functional abilities, rate of progression, and personal goals for improving quality of life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The PD 1\/2 Class is for individuals who do not need any type of assisted device for safety. This class has more high impact exercises and is offered multiple times during the week.<\/li>\n<li>The PD 3\/4 Class involves lower impact exercise and is generally for individuals needing some type of assisted device (such as a cane, walker, etc.) due to balance, endurance, or cognitive issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do we fight Parkinson&#8217;s Disease?<\/h2>\n<p>Studies shows that rigorous exercise emphasizing gross motor movement, balance, core strength and rhythm could make a significant impact in slowing disease progression. Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact, boxing-inspired program. Our mission is to empower residents and participants to fight back against Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Professional boxers train for agility, speed, muscular endurance, coordination, footwork, and strength. RSB takes the same approach to defend and overcome Parkinson&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>Exercises are adapted from boxing drills vary dependent upon each individuals personal fitness and progression of symptoms. Just like a professional boxer, participants will rotate through different exercises designed to defend and prepare for different stages of the fight. Some of these areas of focus include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strength (improving muscle mass \/ decreasing weakness)<\/li>\n<li>Ambulation (normalizing gait pattern)<\/li>\n<li>Mobility<\/li>\n<li>Increasing Rotation (improved dressing and core stability; trunk control)<\/li>\n<li>Balance (to decrease risk of falls)<\/li>\n<li>Voice Activation (improved functional communication and respiratory control)<\/li>\n<li>Foot Work and Coordination<\/li>\n<li>Balance &amp;\u00a0Posture<\/li>\n<li>Stance Width<\/li>\n<li>Sequencing<\/li>\n<li>Recognition<\/li>\n<li>Recall<\/li>\n<li>Following Directions<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Support<\/li>\n<li>Proprioception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMy balance, strength, physical abilities, memory have all gotten better. My daily life is better because of the classes I am better at yard work, and sports that I enjoy like golf. Still waiting for it to decrease my handicap\u201d \u2013 Mike<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently offered at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/community\/coventry-meadows\/\">Coventry Meadows<\/a>, we are an affiliate of <a href=\"https:\/\/coventrymeadows.rsbaffiliate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Steady Boxing of Indianapolis<\/a>. Rock Steady Boxing was founded in 2006 by former Marion County Prosecutor, Scott C. Newman, who is himself fighting Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The program is open to all individuals fighting Parkinson&#8217;s disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rocky Balboa said that &#8220;Our greatest glory is not in falling but rising every time we fall.&#8221; At American Senior Communities, we are rising tall and fighting back against Parkinson&#8217;s disease with the help of Rock Steady Boxing classes. In Rock Steady, our opponent is Parkinson&#8217;s disease. 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