Movement Archives - Parkinson's Journal

Parkinson School, a place of support and information

August 8, 2024/0 comments/in Relatives, work, To know better, Exercise, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Events, Research and Development, Humor and Parkinson's, info event, drugs, Non-drug therapy, Guides, self-help, Symptoms, Therapies, Video/by Jürgen

The Parkinson School offers comprehensive support and information for people with Parkinson's and their families. As one of the original main goals of the Parkinson Verbund eV, the Parkinson Journal has taken on the task of realizing this.

The result is a unique series of lectures that covers the entire spectrum of topics related to our disease. The series of lectures aims to educate participants about Parkinson's disease and to deepen their knowledge. In online lectures lasting around one hour, all essential aspects of the disease are covered in order to enable those affected to meet their therapists and neurologists on an equal footing and to deal with the disease more confidently.

New Feldenkrais course offering

July 28, 2024/0 comments/in To know better, Exercise, Non-drug therapy, self-help, Video/by Jürgen

The Feldenkrais Method, developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, is a body-oriented learning system that aims to improve body awareness and movement skills. This method examines the relationship between movement, thought and feeling in order to learn new, more efficient movement patterns and improve existing ones. This method is not only generally useful, but has also proven to be particularly beneficial for people with disabilities.

List of lectures

July 13, 2024/in To know better, Exercise, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Events, Research and Development, info event, drugs, Non-drug therapy, self-help, Symptoms, Therapies, Video/by Jürgen

A fictitious day in the life with Parkinson's, part 2

June 3, 2024/0 comments/in Relatives, work, Exercise, life paths, self-help, Symptoms/by Jürgen

So what does the day look like for someone with Parkinson’s in the later stages of the disease? We ourselves like to ignore this part of the illness and we do everything we can to delay the point at which it occurs as much as possible. But it will come, that's a fact, at least for those with the disease at a young age, where Parkinson's disease has had enough time to develop.

A fictional day in the life of Parkinson's

30 Maj 2024/0 comments/in Relatives, work, Exercise, life paths, self-help, Symptoms/by Jürgen

This day highlights the daily challenges and joys of living with Parkinson's. There are highs, the joy of activities like table tennis and playing the piano, and lows caused by the OFF phases. But with support, therapy and a strong will, it is possible to live a fulfilling life.

PingPongParkinson German Open

9 Maj 2024/0 comments/in Exercise, Tournaments/by Jürgen

Parkinson's networks play a special role in Germany's healthcare system by offering specialized and coordinated care for people with Parkinson's. These networks differ in their structure in Germany and are oriented towards regional needs and bottlenecks in health care. In general, they are aimed at promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between different healthcare providers in order to improve the quality of treatment and the quality of life of those affected. Oh man

What you need to know about Parkinson's

16 January 2024/0 comments/in Relatives, To know better, Exercise, Diagnosis, Nutrition, Research and Development, life paths, drugs, Non-drug therapy, Podcast, Guides, self-help, Symptoms, Therapies, Video/by Jürgen

When a person with Parkinson's or a relative wants to find out about a possible disease, accompanying symptoms play a crucial role. These can affect different parts of the body, including skin, skeleton, sensory organs and psyche. The severity and occurrence of these symptoms vary from person to person, and it is important to note that some symptoms may have other causes.

Tai Chi and Parkinson's: A promising connection

28 October 2023/0 comments/in To know better, Exercise, Research and Development, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/by John

Tai Chi, often referred to as meditation in motion, is an ancient Chinese martial art that relies on gentle and flowing movement sequences. Practitioners perform a series of postures and movements in a slow, graceful sequence designed to balance the body, mind and breathing. Originally conceived as a martial art, Tai Chi has evolved into a form of physical training used for both health promotion and disease prevention.

PingPongParkinson World Championship in Wels 2023

September 29, 2023/0 comments/in Exercise, Non-drug therapy, Therapies/by John

On Tuesday I entered exhibition hall 6 in Wels and was immediately overwhelmed by the energy and enthusiasm. Surrounded by almost 300 other athletes from all over the world who are just as passionate about table tennis as I am, I immediately felt at home. Now, on Friday, I'm proudly in the round of XNUMX in both the men's doubles and the doubles mix. This isn't just a competition; it is a testament to the unwavering spirit of all of us - athletes who, despite Parkinson's disease, push our limits and show what is possible. The following article from Oberösterreich Nachrichten gives a comprehensive and impressive insight into this World Cup, and I would like to share it with you.

Table tennis and Parkinson's

September 27, 2023/0 comments/in Exercise, Non-drug therapy, Therapies, Video/by John

In addition to being a fast and exciting sport, table tennis can also provide therapeutic benefits, particularly for people with Parkinson's disease. Bayerischer Rundfunk highlighted exactly this connection in an interesting report on Bayern 3 and presented both expert opinions from medical professionals and stories from those affected. One of the guests of this article is Jürgen Zender, the editor of the Parkinson Journal.