I wanted to highlight our free online exercise offerings for Parkinson’s, particularly as the weather gets a little cooler, and some folks might be looking for online alternatives.
Each class is taught live, tailored to the preferences and needs of those attending that day, and we don’t record them. All of our classes are FREE and are led by a physiotherapist and a speech-language pathologist with extensive experience working with individuals with Parkinson’s.
Click the link - johnmdean.com/exercise-classes - for a listing of all of these classes and links to registration for all our free online exercise classes as well as a downloadable PDF for sharing. I am also placing the links below in the first comment for anyone who doesn't want to visit an external page.
Thank you, John
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Live Virtual Exercise Classes for Parkinson’s with Josefa Domingos, PT PhD and John Dean, MA CCC-SLP
All classes are free and hosted live on Zoom. Every class is delivered live, and participants are encouraged to leave their cameras and microphones on so the program can be tailored to the needs of those attending for a unique interactive experience. None of the programs are recorded.
“Your Morning Wake-Up Call,” with speech language pathologist John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, is a communication and cognition class with exercise challenges that change weekly. Mondays at 9 AM Pacific
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s, with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos PT PhD, uses music and dance-based movements for a fun and engaging workout. Mondays at 10 AM Pacific
Dual Task for Parkinson’s LEVEL 1: Voice & Cognition with a Physical Twist (ipmdc.org/dualtask4pd)
Dual-task exercise that combines cognition and voice with moderate physical activity taught by Josefa Domingos, PT PhD, and John Dean, MA CCC-SLP. Mondays at 12 PM Pacific
With speech language pathologist John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, “Voice, Speech, and Communication” combines communication exercises alongside engaging dual-task activities. Tuesdays at 9 AM Pacific
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s, with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos PT PhD, uses music and dance-based movements for a fun and engaging workout. Tuesdays at 10 AM Pacific
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s, with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos PT PhD, uses music and dance-based movements for a fun and engaging workout. Wednesdays at 10 AM Pacific
Visit rebrand.ly/ZumbaWed to register (scroll down to submit your registration info).
Dual Task for Parkinson’s LEVEL 2: Physical with a cognitive & voice twist (ipmdc.org/dualtask4pd)
Dual-task exercise that combines cognition and voice with moderate physical activity taught by Josefa Domingos, PT PhD, and John Dean, MA CCC-SLP. Expect fast progressions in physical challenges along with demanding cognitive challenges. Wednesdays at 12 PM Pacific
Zumba Gold for Parkinson’s, with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos PT PhD, uses music and dance-based movements for a fun and engaging workout. Thursdays at 10 AM Pacific
Boxing without Borders, with physiotherapist Josefa Domingos, PT PhD, and speech language pathologist John Dean, MA CCC-SLP, is an innovative virtual boxing program that blends dual-task movement and vocal exercises, delivering an immersive and interactive online experience. Fridays at 10 AM Pacific
Josefa M Domingos, PT PhD, has worked exclusively with people with Parkinson’s since 2004. She has an extensive clinical practice in Lisbon, including numerous grant-funded initiatives and collaboration with the University of Egas Moniz (also in Lisbon). She received her PhD at Radboud University in the Netherlands with Prof Bastiaan Bloem. Josefa currently serves as the president of Parkinson’s Europe and the national healthcare coordinator for the Portuguese Parkinson’s Association (APDPk). She is also cofounder and board member for Young Parkies Portugal, the first early onset Parkinson’s advocacy organization in the country and is active within the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society, serving on a number of committees and as faculty for educational events funded by the organization.
John Dean MA, CCC-SLP
John M Dean is a speech-language pathologist specializing exclusively in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders since 2007. In addition to his clinical work, he has launched networks of interdisciplinary Parkinson’s rehab teams and founded award-winning startups building technologies for people with Parkinson’s. He is a co-author with Josefa on Parkinson’s exercise-related publications, as well as a number of other peer-reviewd publications. John is the chair of the Allied Health Professionals Special Interest Group (AHP SIG) of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and co-chairs their Web Editorial Board. He is also a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Davis Phinney Foundation and a founding member of Parkython, a pro bono initiative to highlight interesting startups for Parkinson’s around the world.
My husband has been attending the Morning Wake Up Call (at noon our time 🙃) for over a year and it has helped him a lot, especially with voice problems and quicker thinking, as well as balance.
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