High satisfaction and improved quality of life with Rock Steady Boxing in Parkinson's disease: results of a large-scale survey.
Danielle N LarsonChen YehMiriam RaffertyDanny BegaPublished in: Disability and rehabilitation (2021)
This is the largest survey of RSB use in PD. RSB participants report improvement in non-motor impairments and have significantly better HRQL and ESE compared to never-participants.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONParkinson's disease (PD) is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects motor function and subsequently, quality of life.Exercise is increasingly recognized as an important treatment for motor and non-motor symptoms of PD.Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a specific non-contact boxing program for PD that is growing and increasing in popularity, though there is limited data on its effect on PD symptoms and quality of life.