Parkinson's Exercise Recruitment Struggles
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•Exercise Is Key for Parkinson’s Relief. But Bias, Underdiagnosis Hold Black Patients Back. - KFF Health News
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Exercise is considered fundamental to the treatment of Parkinson’s, with studies showing it can alleviate symptoms of the disease and improve mobility, flexibility, and balance.
Organizers of Parkinson's exercise programs in a handful of U.S. cities describe difficulty in recruiting Black people.
One big hurdle: Many Black people don’t even know they have the disease.
The Mark Morris Dance Group is fundraising to provide microgrants to groups in underserved communities to start Parkinson’s dance programs.
Leventhal 's exercise program in New York is also fundraising for underserved groups to start programs.
Johnson concluded that the fact that he's not Black is an “important factor”.
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