The non-profit Association “Un Gancio al Parkinson” was founded in 2018: at the moment it is the only organization conducting studies and obtaining fantastic results in improving the quality of life of people living with Parkinson.
The project also includes:
- - Raising funds for clinical research on the benefits of movement as an integrated cure
- - Granting scholarships for young researchers
- - Developing research exchange programs between Institutions worldwide
As studies have shown, exercise for Parkinson’s patients needs to be intense and has a neuroprotective effect.
The first study started in Italy by “Un Gancio Al Parkinson” in 2019, was conducted on 15 patients, with pre and post treatment tests.
Our non-profit Association “Un Gancio al Parkinson” (literally translated: “A Hook To Parkinson's”), aims to improve the quality of life of those living with Parkinson's disease by using training similar to boxing and study the long-term effects of such activity. The results have been extremely positive, showing improvement in all parameters, encouraging us to continue the program and welcoming more and more patients.
In 2020 fall, the number of participants has grown exponentially and we are aiming to start training and study as soon as possible – in strict adherence to Italian Covid-19 regulations.
For info, please call: +39 055 3830564 or email info@ungancioalparkinson.org
Scientific Committee
Daniele Volpe, M.D.
Physiatry and Gerontology Specialist
Villa Margherita Hospital (Vicenza)
Director – Fresco Parkinson Institute
Dr. Paola Vanni
Neurologist
Chief Neurology Department
Santa Maria Annunziata (Firenze)
Prof. Dustin Grooms, PhD
Associate Director
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Ohio University
Dr.ssa Roberta Marongiu, PhD
Neurologist – Weill Cornell Brain and Mind Institute of New York. (Dr. Marongiu created the StoPD, Foundation four years ago. Her methods and protocols are followed at the Training Lab for Parkinson’s patients)
Dr.ssa Monica Norcini
Pharm.D, PhD
Langone Institute of New York, Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s research and treatment.
Alex Montaldo
Clinical Psychologist
StoPD, Foundation
New York, NY
Professor Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD
University of Pittsburgh
Specialist in Regenerative Rehabilitation
Maurizio Bertoni, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Director
Centro Training Lab Firenze
Stefano Cappelli
ATC
Training Lab
Firenze
Dario Ballini
ATC
Training Lab
Firenze
Andrea Rizzuto
ATC
Training Lab
Firenze
Our Associations lives thanks to the contributions of people such as yourself, who care about the life quality of patients living with Parkinson’s.
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