Why we started Rogue

We are challenging the expectation that once diagnosed with Parkinson's, an individual should expect to decline for the rest of their life.

In our experience, individuals participating in regular exercise can improve and defy these expectations.

We all need the right surroundings to thrive and reach our full potential and that is why we created Rogue. We provide an environment that includes education, improved health and fitness through exercise, hope, inspiration and support.

Parkinson's research indicates that intense, frequent exercise over the course of a few months is necessary to see improvements.  Through this very approach we have helped people with Parkinson's improve their physical abilities and make progress towards their goals.

Exercise As Medicine

Exercise should be recommended the way medication is prescribed:

·      Indication: what type of exercise is needed to improve the symptom/problem?

·      Dosage: How much exercise is the right amount, how intense?

·      Frequency: How often should the treatment be administered?  

·      Duration: Is this a short term treatment or a lifestyle change?

Rogue’s components for success are:

1.    Work closely with your neurologist to be optimally medicated.

2.    Begin an exercise program.  Some may choose to start with a class, others may benefit from individual physical therapy first.

3.    Make dietary changes to improve digestion, medication absorption and overall health. 

4.    Optimize sleep so that you feel well rested the next day. Sleep is an important time for your brain to refresh, encode learning from that day and prepare for more challenges!

5.    Learn as much as you can about Parkinson’s so you can advocate for yourself. 

6.    Seek out other resources and team members. Examples are Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Neuropsychologist, Dietician, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, support groups etc.  Exercise classes can be a great source of camaraderie, other people in the class understand what you are experiencing and everyone in the class is taking a proactive approach to improve their health! The list goes on! It can be overwhelming; we are here to help!