Rock Steady Boxing Petaluma is a unique gym in Petaluma, CA that is dedicated to helping individuals with Parkinson's disease improve their motor skills, balance, speech, and sensory function through adapted boxing drills and rigorous exercises. With a focus on agility, speed, endurance, coordination, and overall strength, participants in the program are able to defend against and overcome the challenges posed by Parkinson's disease.
Founded in 2006 by Scott C. Newman, a former prosecutor living with Parkinson's, Rock Steady Boxing has become the first boxing program of its kind in the country. Through a combination of intense forced exercise and a supportive community, the program aims to slow the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for individuals at all stages of Parkinson's. With a logo featuring the Statue of Liberty embellished with a boxing glove, Rock Steady Boxing symbolizes hope and empowerment for those fighting against Parkinson's disease.
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