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#  Fitness Counts 

 RLA Learning and Conference Center  
 850 Cranberry Woods Drive  
 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 

 

 June 2, 20231:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=109909&view=RSVP) 

 

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### Check-in &amp; Resource Fair starts at 12 p.m.

Studies have demonstrated that exercise has brain and body benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Exercise can help to improve Parkinson’s symptoms and help individuals do the activities they enjoy. Learn that there are benefits to movement at all stages of Parkinson’s and that it is never too late to start.

### Speakers

**Timothy Leichliter, MD**  
Medical Director  
Cahouet Center for Comprehensive Parkinson’s Care  
Allegheny Health Network

**Ian Lonich, PT, DPT**  
Neurologic Physical Therapist  
Cahouet Center for Comprehensive Parkinson’s Care  
Allegheny Health Network

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community.

 *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.*

 

 

  ###  Gold Sponsor 

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   ###  Silver Sponsors 

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   ##   Contact Us  

 Laura Summers

 

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 LSummers@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 (440) 568-0093

 

 

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  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Educational Events 

###  [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) 

 A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) 

   Professional Education 

###  [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) 

 Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) 

  Educational Events

###  [ New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Sep16WW) 

 Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.

 September 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119609&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  Parkinson's Exercise Recommendations 

 The Parkinson's Foundation, in collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine, created new Parkinson’s disease exercise recommendations to provide people with PD safe and effective exercise programs and instruction.

 [Download Fact Sheet](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/documents/parkinsons-exercise-recommendations-infographic.pdf) 

 

 

 

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