I did a search of the forums and couldn't find this topic being discussed anywhere. But I am curious if any of our members who have been diagnosed with PD and continue to swim might share any tips or advice with regards to training.
Two friends of mine here in the Pittsburgh area have recently been diagnosed, and both are determined to continue swimming despite slowing down. It seems to me that aquatic exercise could be a great way to exercise and perhaps even slow down the progression of the disease. Surely, there must be within the greater USMS ranks more than a handful of swimmers who are currently contending with this disease.
I told my one friend, who isn't a USMS member, that I would post an inquiry on his behalf here on the forums and share any results it might turn up.
Thanks in advance!
Hi, Kerry. Thanks to you and everyone else who has replied. If you send me an email, I can forward it to my friend with PD. Super nice guy, one of the smartest people you will ever meet, and who knows? Maybe with your help, he could help popularize a modified masters swimming regimen for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
My email address is jamesthornton1@comcast.net
Jim there is no need for USMS to do anything.. There are plenty of organizations and programs that deal with movement disorders in the pool and on land. Where people with issues need USMS is providing opportunities to compete in events and participate. Which from their rule changes I can see they do. The trend with all of the governing bodies is to be inclusive in particpation.. which is a refreshing change from the.. oh they can compete in the paralympics approach.. IPC classification is pretty out there.
Hi, Kerry. Thanks to you and everyone else who has replied. If you send me an email, I can forward it to my friend with PD. Super nice guy, one of the smartest people you will ever meet, and who knows? Maybe with your help, he could help popularize a modified masters swimming regimen for people with Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
My email address is jamesthornton1@comcast.net
Jim there is no need for USMS to do anything.. There are plenty of organizations and programs that deal with movement disorders in the pool and on land. Where people with issues need USMS is providing opportunities to compete in events and participate. Which from their rule changes I can see they do. The trend with all of the governing bodies is to be inclusive in particpation.. which is a refreshing change from the.. oh they can compete in the paralympics approach.. IPC classification is pretty out there.
