A study from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia found that boxing alone helps
Parkinson's disease is a disordernervous system, causing unintentional and uncontrollable movements such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination. Symptoms begin gradually and worsen over time. Although most people develop Parkinson's disease after age 60, about 5% to 10% show early signs of the disease before age 50.
Researchers collaborated with boxer RaiFazio, creator of the boxing division of the Fightmaster, a commercially available training device consisting of 11 soft striking targets mounted on a special stand. Ten people with early stages of Parkinson's disease were recruited into the study and trained to use the Fightmaster. They were then given three one-hour boxing sessions every week for 15 weeks. The average age of the participants was 60 years.
Researchers found that at the endIn the 15-week program, nine out of 10 participants received an improved score on the Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS), a rating tool used to assess the severity and progression of the disease. The UPDRS assesses four distinct domains: intellectual function, mood, and behavior; daily activities; motor function; and motor complications such as involuntary, uncontrolled movement (dyskinesia).
The study was published in the journal PM&R.
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