Rock Steady Boxing: A Community Based In Person Class

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a non-contact Rock Steady Boxing class delivered to participants with Parkinson's Disease via an in-person community-based program. The study will also assess the overall feasibility of integrating an in-person community program within a neuromuscular course in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Specific Aim: To examine the effects of an in-person community-based Rock Steady Boxing class on the functional mobility, functional endurance, cardiovascular capacity, visual-motor reaction times, quality of life, mood/affect and overall physical activity completion and fear of falling on individuals with Parkinson's Disease.

Participants will be recruited directly from the the Brain Center (non-for-profit neurology clinic). Participants will be educated on the study but advised that their participation is voluntary and researchers will not coerce boxers to participate in the study. Once a participant agrees to participate, the Informed consent will be completed. During this time, participants will be told their participation is voluntary and they can quit at any time. he primary interventions being assessed in this study include the in-person Rock Steady Boxing Class offered at USAHS once per week. Prior to attending the Rock Steady Boxing classes, all participants must be provided with medical clearance from a referring medical doctor. The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises. During the classes, boxers' vitals are assessed using health rate monitors.

The Rock Steady Boxing classes are 60-90 minutes in duration twice a week and include the following 4 components: (1) active warm up (2) functional mobility exercises (3) whole body strengthening exercises and (4) non-contact boxing exercises.

Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact fitness program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's Disease.

The ABC is a self-report measure of balance confidence in performing various activities without losing balance or experiencing a sense of unsteadiness.

A self-administered questionnaire designed to assess fear of falling in mainly community-dwelling older population

A 39-item self-report questionnaire, which assesses Parkinson's disease-specific health related quality over the last month.

The PASE measures the level of self-reported physical activity in individuals aged 65 years old or older and is comprised of items regarding occupational, household, and leisure activity during the previous 7-day period.

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks.

The 10 Meter Walk Test is a performance measure used to assess walking speed in meters per second over a short distance.

Inclusion Criteria: Male or Female Age Range: 18 years or older History of Parkinson's Disease between Hoehn and Yarh stages I and IV Medical clearance from a referring medical doctor Able to complete all assessments Willing to complete a weekly exercise log Exclusion Criteria: Unable to complete the assessments. Pregnant or is expected to become pregnant during study Other reasons that may limit participation in exercises. -

Data obtained through this study may be provided to qualified researchers with academic interest in rehabilitation for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Data or samples shared will be coded, with no Private Health Information included. Approval of the request and execution of all applicable agreements are prerequisites to the sharing of data with the requesting party.

Data requests can be submitted starting 9 months after article publication and the data will be made accessible for up to 24 months. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Access to trial Individual Patient Data can be requested by qualified researchers engaging in independent scientific research, and will be provided following review and approval of a research proposal and Statistical Analysis Plan and execution of a Data Sharing Agreement.