Boxing Helps Parkinson s Patient Dave Similo Live a More Normal Life
Similo, 61, turned to a Parkinson s program called Rock Steady Boxing for treatment. Apr 9, 2021
Dave Similo, 61, was diagnosed with Parkinson s Disease in 2017. He says he was devastated when he found out but working with the Rock Steady Boxing program has helped. He attributes boxing classes to helping his voice control, balance, and more, all of which helps him live a more “normal” life. In light of April being Parkinson s Awareness Month, Dave shared his experience with MH, in his words.
Before I was diagnosed with Parkinson s, I stayed active, but not with regular exercise. I joined gyms throughout the years, but was never motivated to keep attending. At age 58, I started experiencing right handed tremors, mainly when I was under stress. But they were becoming more frequent, and I finally went to my primary care physician. He stated that he felt I may have Parkinson s Disease (PD), and re
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