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  # My PD Story

 

   ![JR Rosania and group](/sites/default/files/styles/470x550/public/images/JR-Rosania-group.jpg?h=c9aea1bc&itok=vdVbLTWO)  

 People with PD 

##  JR Rosania 

 

  I was born in 1959 and at an early age, I became athletic participating in swimming and basketball activities. I swam as a teenager. I did bodybuilding in my 20s and I completed triathlons from my 30s through 50s. I have completed 18 full Ironman Triathlons.

 ![JR Rosania Young](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Blog%20In-line%20%28WYSIWYG-float%29%20%284%29.png?itok=CgMWNCwT)  In 2022, I noticed a [tremor](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms/tremor "Tremor") in my right hand. I went to a neurologist and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Slowly over the next 12 months it began its process of degenerative abilities.

I needed hip surgery, which ended my running career. I couldn’t ride my bike because of instability issues ([trouble with balance](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms/postural-instability "Postural Instability (Balance & Falls)")). I continue to lift weights and do stationary cardio activities.

I have been a strength and wellness coach for the last 40+ years. As my ability to train for sports began to decrease, I found it rewarding to put more effort into training my athletes and clients. It’s been a couple years now and I am truly enjoying putting my effort into training clients.

The Parkinson’s Foundation has helped me with [resources and information](/resources-support "Resources & Support"), webinars, [blog articles](/resources-support/blog "Parkinson's Today Blog") and [podcasts](/resources-support/online-education/podcast "Podcast: Substantial Matters"). The material and information have been invaluable.

My advice and my recommendation for anyone with PD is to not give up and keep moving.

Find the Parkinson’s [exercise](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/exercise "Exercise") that works for you! For virtual options, explore our [Fitness Friday videos](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth "PD Health @ Home") and events. For in-person classes, visit your [local chapter’s webpage](/resources-support/find-your-chapter "Find Your Chapter").

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