Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder affecting nearly 1 million Americans. Current research confirms that PD is an incredibly complicated condition, and while researchers attempt to unravel the best pharmacological and surgical interventions for PD, there is strong evidence that a well-designed exercise program would be of benefit to almost everyone affected with this frustrating condition.
| Digital ExclusiveLisa Conboy, ScD
Lisa Conboy is the director of the research department at the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University, and an instructor in medicine, part-time at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. Lisa has a MA (Medical Sociology) MS (Public Health) ScD (Public Health).