Released on: February 7, 2008, 12:09 am

Press Release Author: European FOoundation for Health ad Exercise

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: DVD with home exercises for patients with Parkinson\'s Disease

"Designed to address the specific debilitating mobility problems in the daily lives
of Parkinson patients"


Press Release Body: Available now: a unique DVD with home exercises and movement
advice for people with Parkinson\'s Disease that was developed recently for the Dutch
Parkinson\'s disease association.

The project was done under auspices of the World Federation of Neurology Research
group for Parkinsonism and related disorders.

The DVD, first of its kind, is designed to address the specific debilitating
mobility problems in he daily lives of Parkinson patients,
and is developed using international evidence-based guidelines for rehabilitation.

The DVD is also very useful for therapists and other professionals in helping
patients to maintain or improving mobility in daily life. Specific attention to
cueing strategies is given. A PDF document allows the therapist to print specific
exercises.

The DVD has a problem-drive menu structure, so patients and therapists can choose
which category exercises and instruction they want to address.

In the Netherlands and de rest of Europe, many patients and therapists are using the
DVD.

The English DVD can be purchased for 29,95 euros at www.parkinsondvd.com,
including shipping and handling.

All revenue from sales will benefit Parkinson Research and Healthcare innovation
projects from the European Foundation for Health and Exercise (www.efox.nl)


Web Site: http://www.parkinsondvd.com

Contact Details: Erwin E.H. van Wegen, PhD
European Foundation for Health and Exercise
Jimi Hendrxstraat 36
1311 HZ Almere
The Netherlands
info@efox.nl