National Register of Parkinson’s Specialist Personal Trainers

When a brain injury, stroke or neurological condition turns life upside down, patients and families often enter the rehabilitation process with a mixture of hope, fear and uncertainty. They're navigating unfamiliar medical terminology, adjusting to new limitations and trying to understand what recovery will actually look like. We asked our members to share what they [...]

One of the most delicate conversations in neurorehabilitation happens early and often: setting recovery goals. How do clinicians inspire hope and motivation while being honest about what's possible? How do clinicians support a patient's aspirations without setting them up for crushing disappointment? And perhaps most importantly, how do they balance what they think they know [...]

Until now there has been no reliable mechanism for people with Parkinson’s to find a personal trainer with the relevant skills and knowledge to work effectively with people with the condition. With exercise still the only disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson's, the support offered by a personal trainer can be life changing if you have the [...]