If you are dealing with the effects of Parkinson's Disease, this workout can help to maintain your strength, control and ability to walk normally. Your teacher is Sabina Formichella, a recognized authority for her research on Pilates’ effects on neurological disorders. Follow along with her student Silvana who discovered that she had Parkinson’s in 2014, and started working right away with Sabina, and has greatly benefitted from Pilates in the 3 years since then. The main difficulty with Parkinson’s is the brain connection to movement as well as creating stability and control in the body to prevent falling. You’ll notice there are several lateral stretches to help prevent the forward posture that is a symptom of this disease. Visit Sabina at True Pilates Italia in Rome, where this session was filmed.
Great information. I am currently working with a client with Parkinson's that has really improved (physically and mentally) with Pilates. She is convinced that this mode of exercise meets her needs. Would love to see more videos on this topic using the apparatus. Thanks
Sabina Formichella Topic starter
13/07/2018 9:10 am
Pilates can really help both mind and body in Parkinson disease. Clients clearly feel they can walk better, have less freezing and can better prevent falls by improving their walking.