In this two-part episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Brendan Cusick and Patrick Morrissey, two of the four members of the team who completed what is considered the World's Toughest Row and raised over 40 million dollars for increased research for Parkinson’s disease. Patrick himself lives with an early Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis and still found his own way to manage symptoms and become the first person with PD to complete this challenge. Brendan and Patrick discuss what led them to this journey and how Patrick managed symptoms during the challenge. Dr. Correa is then joined by Dr. Jori Fleisher, a movement disorder specialist at Rush University Medical Center, and a passionate advocate for people and families living with advanced Parkinson's and related conditions. Dr. Fleisher explains Parkinson’s and why movement is so vital for those affected.
Additional Resources
Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease
The Benefits of Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease
Margie Alley Plays Ping-Pong to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes
NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s
Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease
How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s
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