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Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class

Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class for Patients With Parkinson Disease

Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class

Condition
Parkinson Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Miami

University of St Augustine for Health Science, Miami, Florida, United States, 33134

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Male or Female
  • 2. Age Range: 18 years or older
  • 3. History of Parkinson's Disease between Hoehn and Yarh stages I and IV
  • 4. Medical clearance from a referring medical doctor
  • 5. Able to complete all assessments
  • 6. Willing to complete a weekly exercise log
  • 1. Unable to complete the assessments.
  • 2. Pregnant or is expected to become pregnant during study
  • 3. Other reasons that may limit participation in exercises. -

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences,

Miguel Garcia, EdD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of St Augustine for Health Science

Study Record Dates

2026-04-30