Boxing program for Parkinson’s patients continues to grow, keeping disease progression at bay

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Boxing program for Parkinson’s patients continues to grow, keeping disease progression at bay

Michael Shelburne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2017. When he found the Punch Out Parkinson’s boxing program, he joined immediately.“They say exercise is the only thing that slows down Parkinson’s,” Shelburne said.Parkinson’s is a terminal neurological disease that causes tremors and physical, vocal, and mental decline.“You have to use it, or you lose it. You have to be proactive,” said Henrik Palme, who takes the class each week.Pal…