Fitness Counts
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
Karyssa Silva OTR/L, CLT
Director of Rehabilitation
Aldersbridge Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
Timothy VanHorn, PT
Aldersbridge Physical Therapy and Wellness Center
Kenneth Vinacco, PT, DPT
Rhode Island Hospital
Suja Sadasivan, MD
Director of Movement Disorders
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center/Boston Medical Center Health System
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.
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Stefany Scliopou
Gold Sponsor
Upcoming Events
Let's Talk About It
This program will provide strategies for coping and talking about it with healthcare providers or loved ones.
Mind, Mood, and Motion
This program focuses on how exercise supports brain health and can lead to improved emotional and cognitive well-being.
2026 Tour de Scottsdale
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. We run and ride because we know the power of movement for people living with Parkinson's.