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Rock Steady Boxing Southern Tier NY, based out of Binghamton, recently opened a location in Owego. The nonprofit has expanded their \u201cPunch out Parkinson\u2019s\u201d program. Twice-weekly sessions started during the summer at UHS Physical Therapy, located at 941 Rte. 17C in Owego.  <\/p>\n

Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) cites that their program enables people with Parkinson\u2019s disease to fight the disease by providing non-contact, boxing-style fitness drills, and, in turn, the exercise improves an individual\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n

According to RSB, anyone at any level of Parkinson\u2019s can lessen their symptoms and lead a healthier life.<\/p>\n

Owego resident Ed McMullen agrees that the RSB classes help, and remarked, \u201cI look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dan Cawley of Newark Valley works on boxing drills at a Rock Steady Boxing Southern Tier NY session held at UHS Physical Therapy, 941 Rte. 17C in Owego. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Ed, now 84, was diagnosed more than five years ago and suffered quite often with tremors. Although medications help to a certain degree, it\u2019s the exercise program that has given Ed a reason to keep going.<\/p>\n

Ed\u2019s wife, Gennett, along with a daughter visiting from North Carolina, shared that they have seen Ed\u2019s progress transform in just a few short weeks.<\/p>\n

Recent studies suggest that exercise programs work to delay the progression of Parkinson\u2019s symptoms. RSB provides encouragement through coaching to improve an individual\u2019s strength, balance and flexibility, to name a few.<\/p>\n

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Ed McMullen of Owego works on boxing drills and leg exercises at a recent Rock Steady Boxing Southern Tier NY session. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

While in the gym, several boxing drills that focus on agility, speed, muscular endurance, hand-eye coordination, footwork, and strength involve participants in the hour-plus sessions. From uppercuts to jabs to cross punches, participants get introduced to a number of introductory boxing techniques.<\/p>\n

For Darlene Howland of Apalachin, and who recently celebrated her 71st birthday, the boxing classes have boosted her confidence and balance. Just a few weeks ago Darlene was dependent on a walker. Today she is standing up straighter and moves with more ease without the constant use of a walker.   <\/p>\n

According to the Parkinson\u2019s Foundation about 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease annually. This number does not reflect the thousands of cases that go undetected, and about one million Americans are thought to have Parkinson\u2019s. Parkinson\u2019s is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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Coach Amber Pinkey works with Darlene Howland of Apalachin on leg exercises and boxing drills during a recent “Punch Out Parkinson’s” session in Owego. (JoAnn R. Walter Photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) website, while there is no cure for Parkinson\u2019s today, \u201cResearch is ongoing and medications or surgery can often provide substantial improvement with motor symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Organizations such as the Michael J. Fox Foundation have increased efforts to, \u201cEliminate Parkinson\u2019s Disease in our lifetime,\u201d and then the Parkinson\u2019s Foundation cites that they have united research and the PD Community, which has led to breakthrough discoveries. The latest efforts to slow or stop Parkinson\u2019s via a vaccine are in the study and clinical trial phase.   <\/p>\n

Head Coach Amber Pinkey, a nurse and LMT, knows the ropes when it comes to how exercise improves the lives of people living with Parkinson\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Amber explained that individuals usually start the exercise program within a week after completing an introductory evaluation. Most participants are age 60-plus; RSB currently has individuals from age 38 to 92. Many medical specialists and neurologists in the area, Amber said, are familiar with the program and can refer individuals to RSB. Or, interested individuals can contact RSB directly.<\/p>\n

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Participants work to “Punch Out Parkinson’s” at a recent Rock Steady Boxing Southern Tier NY session held at UHS Physical Therapy in Owego.  (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Within a short period of time, Amber noted, \u201cYou can start to feel and function better; and where stiffness, strength and mobility is improved,\u201d adding, \u201cAnd there is a quantified science that exercise increases dopamine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amber further explained that in Parkinson\u2019s patients, the brain gradually stops making dopamine, which is a critical neurotransmitter that sends signals within the brain.<\/p>\n

And not just exercise, Amber has seen in just a brief period of time that the participants have established a camaraderie, and that they feel less alone by meeting others who are also dealing with various levels of Parkinson\u2019s. Family members or friends are encouraged to accompany the participants to sessions.  <\/p>\n

Lively music, like \u201cRock Around the Clock\u201d by Bill Haley and His Comets, is played during the boxing sessions, too, to add a positive vibe and keep boxers motivated.        <\/p>\n

For Newark Valley resident Dan Cawley, now age 81, most exercises he participates in at this point have been chair-based.<\/p>\n

Dan has seen an improvement and said the experience has been, \u201cGreat, it has helped.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rock Steady Boxing Southern Tier NY is working to expand their program. For more information, visit rocksteadysoutherntierny.com<\/a>. You can also reach out to Amber Pinkey at (484) 767-4544.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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