Parkinson's Disease - Vigorous Exercise. Neil Sligar June 2011

This second video of Neil's shows him doing baseline neurological tests (tapping of fingers and foot 64 times each etc - before and after exercise). This was requested by Prof. Bas. Bloem, Medical director, Parkinson Center Nijmegen (ParC) in the Netherlands. Neil also does some impressive bike riding, rowing and weight lifting in this video. Very impressive for a man of 65 and mind boggling for a man diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1998. The video was produced by Pat McGeown and Nathanile Oliveri with Nathaniels wonderful composition "Long Way Home" playing in parts. Special thanks to Danielle Summerfield and Aquafit Fitness and Leisure in Campbelltown, NSW, Australia. Filmed on June 6th, 2011.

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[danstune]

Neil, Thanks for the feedback, brother! We know what you are going through and appreciate your reply! Dan

[MrBach21]

@danstune

Brilliant lyrics and music, sung with feeling. Greatly appreciated. Thanks Dan, Neil.

[danstune]

I wanted to share my song, Parkinson's Blues. I am a PD patient and am 56 years old. Playing and singing helps me the way exercise does you. Please give it a watch and thank you, friend! Dan

[hilithom88]

Neil, you're such an inspiration. I'm so very proud of what you have achieved and what you are achieving! Much love to you.

Helen Chang

[zeebatork]

 Amazing Neil

[susanjardin]

Hi Neil, Great video, incredibly impressive. And great production. Hope to see many many more of these.