Clinical & Rehabilitative

Parkinson's Disease

Movement program for individuals with Parkinson's disease emphasizing amplitude-based movement training, balance and fall prevention, gait freezing strategies, and boxing-based protocols for motor control.

Clinical note: Parkinson's is progressive. Exercise is one of the few interventions shown to slow symptom progression. Amplitude cueing ('BIG movements') is evidence-based. Medication timing affects movement capacity — exercise during 'on' periods when possible.
6
ROM Tests
3
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Thoracic Extension
2 Thoracic Rotation Seated
3 Single Leg Balance
4 Hip Flexion Active
5 Cervical Axial Rotation
6 Diaphragmatic Assessment

Risk Factors Assessed

Thoracic Extension
Single Leg Balance
Thoracic Rotation Seated
Cervical Axial Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Parkinson's Disease assessment include?
The assessment covers Thoracic Extension, Thoracic Rotation Seated, Single Leg Balance, Hip Flexion Active with functional screening criteria. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 3 intervention targets.
How is the Parkinson's Disease protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for parkinson's disease with 6 targeted tests, impaired-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Parkinson's Disease protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Parkinson's Disease protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Clinical & Rehabilitative
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
3
Benchmarked
Screening-based
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