Resources for the Los Angeles Parkinson’s Community Staying Active While at Home

Apr 17, 2020

The Brian Grant Foundation’s free PD exercise videos include warm ups, Tai Chi, boxing, yoga and Pilates, a 60-minute boot camp video, and more.

Parkinson’s Exercise Essentials: Getting Started, Staying Motivated, Seeing Results is a free online video series from the Davis Phinney Foundation. (you must register with an email address for access) 

Follow along with a series of free yoga classes led by a PWP from the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation. (access after registering with an email address) 

Join Davis Phinney Ambassador Amy Carlson for her daily Dance With Amy Zoom meetup. 8:30 am PDT every day.

Re+Active Physical Therapy’s YouTube channel includes exercise classes and tips as well as informational videos about PD, dystonia, and more. They are also providing online therapy services now.

Stanford’s list of Parkinson’s exercise resources includes their recommendations for DVDs and exercise guides to purchase for home use.

PCLA President Patrick LoSasso’s Exercise for Parkinson’s videos covers topics such as improving function, strength and flexibility, and cardiovascular exercise.

The David Phinney Foundation has compiled a list of online exercise classes
and more

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