Parkinson’s Only Wellness Workout at the Y!

Exercise is important for all of us, but especially, if you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Exercise has been know to help slow the progression of Parkinson’s, improve motor skills, help maintain strength and flexibility. Exercise can also improve cognitive function, and mood, reduce fatigue yet improve sleep. So, come join us for a day of learning with two of Spartanburg Regional’s best Rehab helpers, Gary and Caroline! Meet Gary and Caroline on the Wellness Floor to learn how to incorporate the YMCA’s machines and exercise here and at home. This event is free for members and nonmembers; we strongly encourage caregivers, spouses, and friends to those who have Parkinson’s to join us. Participation in exercises may be negotiable. 😉 We encourage hands on demonstrations and notetaking.

Gary is the Sports Performance Supervisor for the Sports Medicine Institute in Spartanburg South Carolina. At SMI, he provides oversight to SMI’s collegiate, secondary school and private sports performance sites and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Level 2 USA Weightlifting Coach, Certified Level 1 USA Track & Field Coach and SFMA Level 1 Certified (Selective Functional Movement Assessment).

Caroline Corbin, ACE-PT, ISSA S&C, ISSA Performance Enhancement, Kettlebell AMPD has been with SMI Sports Performance for 4 years. She graduated from Greenville Technical College with an Associates in Science and Personal Training and worked as a personal trainer at the THOMAS E. HANNAH YMCA for several years