At first glance, boxing might seem a fairly unsuitable sport for people with Parkinson’s, considering the sport’s association with aggression and the risk of brain damage, but Parkinson’s boxing is usually a non-contact sport. By hitting a punch bag, footwork, and resistance exercises, you can improve hand-eye co-ordination, balance, endurance and agility.
Boxing articles
Meet the 70-year-old who uses boxing to help fight Parkinson’s
Bob Raeburn is not your average 70-year-old. He’s a man with a mission – one that involves gloves, quick feet and a punch bag. He knows from personal experience that boxing training can have a positive effect on people with Parkinson’s (PwPs), and he’s keen for others to understand the benefits
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“Boxing keeps me going”
We hear from Janette Sinclair about helping to launch activity centre Action Parkinson – and how its boxing classes are helping to support the Parkinson’s community in Belgium
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Underwater boxing: Parkinson’s patients make a splash
A boxing fitness programme for people with Parkinson’s disease has gone from the ring to the pool.
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