PD Outliers

Maximizing Strength & Customizing DBS - Weightlifting Coach & Veteran Gary Pauley

Maximizing Strength & Customizing DBS - Weightlifting Coach & Veteran Gary Pauley

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Gary Pauley is a PwP who regained his lost balance by learning olympic weightlifting. As a certified fitness coach, DBS recipient, and U.S. Army veteran, Gary also has intelligent takes on increasing general function with PD, customizing voltage of DBS stimulators, and the value of regimentation.

John Ball—The Iron Man of Parkinson's: Getting Through Early Onset PD, Customizing Medication, and the Athletic Mindset

John Ball—The Iron Man of Parkinson's: Getting Through Early Onset PD, Customizing Medication, and the Athletic Mindset

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John Ball is one of the most prolific marathon runners with Parkinson's in the world. Since turning 51 John has completed over 25 solo-marathons, numerous team events, and one thirty-one mile ultra-marathon in the high, dry Californian desert. He is also a motivational speaker at Parkinson's support groups up and down the west coast. 

God, 40 Years of PD, and Self-Care with Japan's Dr. Yoshiko Okada

God, 40 Years of PD, and Self-Care with Japan's Dr. Yoshiko Okada

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Yoshiko Okada is a physician and the head organizer of the 2nd Japan Parkinson Congress (JPC). 

She’s also had PD for 40 years.

I met Yoshiko a few weeks ago when I presented PD Movement Lab at the Congress in Tokyo, and I was amazed by her condition...