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<p>April is Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Awareness Month, the perfect time for a special presentation of Parkinson&#8217;s and the Power of Exercise at the Dietrich Theater on Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. Highlighting Rock Steady Boxing, the presentation will be followed by a Q and A. All are invited. Free tickets are available at the door. For information, call 570-996-1500.</p><p>The Parkinson&#8217;s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson&#8217;s disease, and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year.</p><p>Parkinson&#8217;s disease is a degenerative movement disorder that can cause deterioration of motor skills, balance, speech and sensory function. A necessary way to fight the disease is exercise, which has been shown to slow down its progression.</p><p>One proven way to exercise is Rock Steady Boxing, says George Stonier, of Tunkhannock. Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact, boxing inspired fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson&#8217;s disease. Since 2006 this fun program has been dramatically improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson&#8217;s and even lessening symptoms.</p><p>Speakers will be George Stonier, boxer and assistant coach of Rock Steady Boxing. George will share his journey with Parkinson&#8217;s</p><p>Kathy Reap, Rock Steady Boxing Coach, will talk about the effect of high intensity exercise on Parkinson&#8217;s disease.</p><p>Maureen Pascal from Misericordia University will present her students&#8217; research on Parkinson&#8217;s and exercise.</p><p>All three speakers will hold a Q and A after the presentation</p><style>
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Program at Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock addresses Parkinson’s Disease