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Rock Steady Boxing

Rock Steady Boxing enables individuals with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness programs that are designed to improve their quality-of-life and sense of efficacy and self-worth.

Recent studies also suggest that intense exercise programs may be “neuro-protective,” actually working to delay the progression of symptoms. Rock Steady Boxing provides encouragement by inspiring maximum effort, speed, strength, balance and flexibility. Boxing works by moving your body in all planes of motion while continuously changing the routine as you progress through the workout. Rock Steady Boxing classes may benefit anyone, at any level of Parkinson’s, and may actually lessen their symptoms and lead to a healthier, happier life.

Boxing classes, taught by Rock Steady Boxing Certified Coaches, include an exercise program that attacks Parkinson’s at its vulnerable neurological points. While focusing on overall fitness, strength training, reaction time and balance, workouts include: focus mitts, heavy bags, speed bags, jump rope, core work, calisthenics and circuit weight training. No boxing experience is necessary and people of all ages are invited to participate. Boxers, both male and female, range in age from mid-30s to early 90s.


 

  • ABERDEEN
    Parkside Retirement Community (2nd Thursday / 1:30 pm) 1324 12th Avenue SE 605-622-5717 Facilitator: Christa Weber christa.weber2@avera.org
  • ARMOUR
    Michelle Kemnitz, OT – LSVT BIG Michelle.Kemnitz@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • BROOKINGS
    *Not meeting at this time. Looking for a support group facilitator. Please contact SDPF if interested 605.271.6113.
  • CANTON
    Sanford Canton/Inwood 400 N Hiawatha Drive 605-764-1480 Becky Berentschot, BIG trained Becky.berentschot@sanfordhealth.org 605-764-1400
  • CUSTER
    Custer Regional Hospital Montgomery Street 605-673-2229
  • DESMET
    Kennedy Weiland, ST – LSVT LOUD certified Kennedy.Weiland@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • FORT MEADE
    Black Hills VA Healthcare System 113 Comanche Road 605-347-7000
  • FREEMAN
    Tiffany Stuelpnagel, OT – LSVT BIG certified Tiffany.Stuelpnagel@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • HURON
    Huron Regional Medical Center 172 4th Street SE 605-352-6253
  • LUVERNE
    Prairie Rehabilitation 106 N Cedar Street 507-449-2003
  • MADISON
    Kristen Fox, Certified in LSVT BIG 411 Se 10th Street Ste 103 Madison, SD 57042 605-556-0175 Heather Hagberg, Certified LSVT LOUD Therapist Madison Regional Hospital 605-256-8915
  • MILLER
    Avera Hand County Hospital 300 W 5th Street 605-853-0350
  • MITCHELL
    Avera Therapy 200 E Havens Avenue 605-995-6374 Driver Assessment & Rehabilitation www.itstherapy.org Becky Weich, OT - LSVT BIG and PwR! certified Becky.Weich@avera.org 605-995-6370 Desiree McIntyre, PTA – LSVT BIG certified Desiree.McIntyre@avera.org 605-995-6370 Taylor Wheeler, OT – PwR! certified Taylor.Wheeler@avera.org 605-995-6370 Kennedy Weiland, ST – LSVT LOUD certified Kennedy.Weiland@avera.org 605-995-6370 Libby Olson, PT – LSVT BIG Libby.Olson@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • PARKER
    Parker Medical Clinic Parker Outpatient Therapy 100 E Sanborn Street 605-760-5066
  • PARKSTON
    Tiffany Stuelpnagel, OT – LSVT BIG certified Tiffany.Stuelpnagel@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • PIERRE
    Avera St. Mary's Hospital 801 E Sioux Avenue 605-224-3162
  • PLATTE
    Michelle Kemnitz, OT – LSVT BIG Michelle.Kemnitz@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • RAPID CITY
    RC Regional Rehabilitation Institute 2908 5th Street 605-755-1408
  • SCOTLAND
    Tiffany Stuelpnagel, OT – LSVT BIG certified Tiffany.Stuelpnagel@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • SIOUX FALLS
    Avera Outpatient Therapy 1325 S Cliff Avenue 605-322-5150 www.avera.org/therapy Prairie Rehabilitation 1720 S Cliff Avenue 605-334-5630 *Various other PR locations throughout SD & MN that offer these services *Please call for full list Sanford Outpatient Center VanDemark Building 1210 W 18th Street, LL01 605-328-1860 Marybeth.Powell@sanfordhealth.org Sioux Falls VA Medical Center 2501 W 22nd Street 605.336.3230 www.siouxfalls.va.gov Mary Beth Weisner, PT LSVT BIG Certified NDT Trained Marybeth.weisner@sanfordhealth.org Jami Dalchow, OTD, OTR/L, SCDCM AOTA Specialty Certification in Driving & Community Mobility LSVT BIG certified Jami.dalchow@sanfordhealth.org Linda Tyler, MA, CCC-SLP LSVT LOUD Certified Linda.tyler@sanfordhealth.org
  • VIBORG
    Pioneer Memorial Hospital 315 N Washington Street 605-326-3009
  • WATERTOWN
    Big Stone Therapies Inc. Eight 5th Street SE 605-995-6044 CaringEdge + Edgewood 901 14th Avenue NE 605-954-4264 Elizabeth.Nutsch@caringedge.com
  • WESSINGTON SPRINGS
    Kennedy Weiland, ST – LSVT LOUD certified Kennedy.Weilan@avera.org 605-995-6370 Sue Krutzfeldt, PT – PwR! Sue.Krutzfeldt@avera.org 605-995-6370
  • YANKTON
    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital 501 Summit 605-668-8268
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