top of page

Alzheimer's Disease

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common cause of dementia, which causes memory loss and other cognitive abilities. It is a progressive disease and late-stages of Alzheimer's causes the inability to carry on a conversation and responds to the environment.

​

There is no known cure for Alzheimer's Disease; however, physical activity and exercise can delay onset of this condition. While regular practice of walking can improve cognition, strength training can improve motor functioning and reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease. 

​

For more information on how exercise can help with Alzheimer's Disease, click on the link below. 

CrossFit Exercises
Diseases/Disorders: Text

Osteoarthritis

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage at the ends of the bones wears down overtime. This disorder mostly affects the joints in the hands, knees, hips, and the spine. Around 30% of people of the ages of 63-94 years old are affected by osteoarthritis of the knee, specifically.

​

Symptoms:

  • Pain

  • Stiffness

  • Loss of Flexibility

  • Swelling 

​

Anti-inflammatory drugs are usually used to treat osteoarthritis; however, it can lead to other complications such as gastric problems or even death. Exercise and manual physical therapy are other options that can treat osteoarthritis' symptoms. Physical activity can decrease dysfunction, pain, and stiffness. 

​

​

Image by Humphrey Muleba

Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson's Disease 

Parkinson's disease(PD) is characterized as a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. The primary pathology of PD is loss of substantia nigra pars compacta neurons accompanied by loss of striatal dopamine.

​

Symptoms

  • ​Tremors beginning at one part of the body then slowly affecting the other parts

  • Slow movements

  • Stiffness

  • Loss of Balance

​​

Even with no cure, physical activity has shown to help improve patients with PD symptoms. When interpreting physical activity into daily routines, it can slow the process of the disease by  as well as decrease pain 

​

Diseases/Disorders: Text
bottom of page