We often talk about exercise and activities as a great way to slow the progress of Parkinson’s symptoms. Golf may not be one that comes to mind. Until now. In this episode I speak with a golf instructor who specializes in the biomechanics of the golf swing. His father had Parkinson’s disease. This led him to a passion for helping PWP. It just so happens the correct way to stand and swing a club and even the best way to putt aligns with the best posture for PwP to help with balance, core, and flexibility. I’m a golfer but really didn’t think about it in terms of my Parkinson’s. It is good to know with a few changes, I could knock strokes off my handicap and continue to play longer. If you play golf, you are really going to learn something. If you don’t play, you will still learn a lot about your body, posture, balance, and gait. You may decide to pick up the game. It’s never too late. Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise Genus, a Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS system. To learn more about Parkinson’s treatment options, please visit DBSandMe.com.
041 Improve Your Golf Swing Improve Your Life
We often talk about exercise and activities as a great way to slow the progress of Parkinson’s symptoms. Golf may not be one that comes to mind. Until now. In this episode I speak with a golf instructor who specializes in the biomechanics of the golf swing. His father had Parkinson’s disease. This led him to a passion for helping PWP. It just so happens the correct way to stand and swing a club and even the best way to putt aligns with the best posture for PwP to help with balance, core, and flexibility. I’m a golfer but really didn’t think about it in terms of my Parkinson’s. It is good to know with a few changes, I could knock strokes off my handicap and continue to play longer. If you play golf, you are really going to learn something. If you don’t play, you will still learn a lot about your body, posture, balance, and gait. You may decide to pick up the game. It’s never too late. Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise Genus, a Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS system. To learn more about Parkinson’s treatment options, please visit DBSandMe.com.