# Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Programs - Link: https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/ - Published: 2025-10-28T16:17:19-04:00 - Author: jonfrye\_admin ![Older woman in black workout clothes doing a seated yoga stretch on a mat as part of a Parkinson's disease exercise program](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/wp-content/ uploads/2025/10/support-1-1024x683.jpg "support") Exercise Programs Group exercise programs exclusively for Parkinson’s disease patients. Research has shown that exercise is the only therapy that may actually slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Properly designed programs may help with a variety of PD symptoms, including but not limited to balance and fall prevention, freezing of gait, slow movements, and even cognitive decline. ## Parkinson Wellness Recovery⏎ (PWR!Moves) Parkinson's-specific exercises that help maintain and restore skills that have deteriorated and can interfere with everyday movements. [Website](https://ymcagc.org/core/#/programs/94847/pwr-moves-parkinson-s-wellness-recovery-group-fitness/) **Class Location:** Cane Bay Family YMCA 1655 Cane Bay Boulevard Summerville, SC 29486 Phone: [(843) 719-9622](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/843-719-9622) **Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ## Parkinson's Pacers This new exercise group includes both Nordic Walking and Urban Poling participants. It is conducted by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physical therapy assistants. Participation is free for patients and care partners. Participants need to have their own poles (demo/loaners are available at no charge for first-time walkers). This monthly activity may meet at a variety of parks in the Greater Charleston area, depending on the needs and wishes of the participants. One Saturday monthly, October through April (no walk in December). **Class Location:** Park Circle Saturday, February 28, 9:30 a.m. ## Pick It Up for Parkinson's Pick It Up for Parkinson's is an 8-week instructional program, developed by exercise professionals and Movement Disorders specialists, that teaches people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) the techniques and strategies to play pickleball safely. The goal of the program is to get PwPD excited about the game and teach them key techniques and safety features that enable them to incorporate pickleball recreational play into their PD exercise routine. Pick It Up for Parkinson's includes a therapist or trainer certified to teach this sport and educated on how to adapt play for safety. Players can also be grouped according to both skill and stage of disease, with increased safeguards or lower intensity for those at higher risk of falls. Contact Cindi Day at dayc@musc.edu for more information, including starting date for next class series. [Website](https://web.musc.edu/resources/health-and-wellness/wellness-center) **Class Location:** MUSC Wellness Center 45 Courtenay Drive Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: [(843) 792-5757](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/843-792-5757) **Class Times: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. ## Solid Stance Boxing for Parkinson’s Solid Stance Boxing is a specialized fitness program designed to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, balance, mobility, and coordination. Our certified trainers , experienced in working with Parkinson’s patients, lead structured, no-contact boxing workouts that promote physical and mental resilience in a supportive community. [Website](https://titleboxingclub.com/summerville-sc/) **Class Location:** Title Boxing Club Nexton 1000 Nexton Square Drive Summerville, SC 29486 Phone: [(843) 900-3522](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/843-900-3522) **Class Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ## Parkinson’s Speech Therapy at No Charge Thanks to a grant from the Parkinson Voice Project, the Montgomery Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic at the University of South Carolina is offering free SPEAK OUT! ® evaluations and therapy for people in South Carolina living with Parkinson’s disease. Services are available at no cost, provided individually or in groups, and can be conducted in person or virtually. [Website](https://parkinsonvoiceproject.org/program/speak-out/) For referrals or appointments, contact Montgomery Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic (803) 777-2614 or [Email Angela McLeod, Ph.D., CCC-SLP](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/mcleodan@mailbox.sc.edu) Clinic Director ## Rock Steady Boxing Programs Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing program designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease. It aims to improve quality of life through exercises that enhance balance, strength, agility, and overall fitness. Rock Steady is offered at four locations in the Charleston tri-county area. Daniel Island ## Discovery Health and Fitness [Website](https://members.rocksteadyboxing.org/member-directory/Details/bout-boxing-4328594) **Class Location: (Daniel Island)** Charleston Bout Boxing and Fitness 866 Island Park Drive, Unit 101A Daniel Island, SC 29492 Phone: [(516) 801-4769](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/516-801-4769)   **Class Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Downtown Charleston ## MUSC Wellness Center [Website](https://web.musc.edu/resources/health-and-wellness/wellness-center) **Class Location: (Downtown Charleston)** MUSC Wellness Center 45 Courtenay Drive Charleston, SC 29425 Phone: [(843) 792-5757](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/843-792-5757) Email: [Cindi Day](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/dayc@musc.edu) **Class Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Summerville ## RockBox Fitness Summerville **Class Location: (Summerville)** [Website](https://rockboxfitness.com/locations/summerville/) RockBox Fitness 9500 Dorchester Road Suite 340 Summerville, SC 2985 Phone: [(854) 844-5746](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/854-844-5746) Email: [Megan Newton](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/GM-summerville@rockboxfitness.com) **Class Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. West Ashley ## Waring Senior Center **Class Location: (West Ashley)** [Website ](https://www.lowcountryseniorcenter.com/waring-senior-center/) Waring Senior Center 2001 Henry Tecklenburg Drive Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: [(843) 402-1990](https://charlestonparkinsons.org/parkinsons-disease-exercise-programs/843-402-1990)   **Class Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Friday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.