Category: tai chi

Physical Therapy and Parkinson’s

Walter Mady discusses the importance of Physical Therapy for the Parkinson’s disease patient and the factors that have made the biggest difference in addressing his own Parkinson’s symptoms.

  • Walter Mady has been a Physical Therapist for 28 years in the private sector.  Physical Therapists are healthcare specialists utilizing their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, therapeutic exercise, and ADL modifications when treating the Parkinson’s disease patient.
  • He specializes in manual therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, and is a specialist in exercise recreationally and therapeutically
  • Walter was diagnosed in 2008 with Parkinson’s Disease..
  • He will discuss and stress the importance of nutrition and exercise.

Walter Mady [wmady@comcast.net]

All About How Tai Chi Helps Ameliorate Parkinson’s Symptoms

Arieh Breslow is the author of many acclaimed books and CDs on Tai Chi and Chi Gung. He has specialized in introducing these two fascinating healing modalities to people with with Parkinson’s Disease. Ariel Breslow reports that Tai Chi and Qigong has provided significant relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s among those he has worked with. How can people who have difficulty walking find Tai Chi so beneficial? Because Ariel adopts Tai Chi to meet the needs and preferences of his students.

Arieh Breslow discusses how tai chi and Qigong are extremely useful in addressing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Arieh is a widely published author who has had 30 years experience working with individuals with have Parkinson’s. This is an incredible interview with a man who has helped many, many people find sustained relief from the symptoms of Parkinson’s and other challenging health issues.