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Dual-Task Training for Parkinson’s: Improve Balance, Walking & Reduce Falls with Exercise


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Struggling with balance when walking and talking at the same time? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.

In this episode of Live Parkinson’s – Live an Exceptional Life, we explore dual-task training for Parkinson’s, a research-backed exercise approach that helps improve balance, gait, walking confidence, and fall prevention.

Dual-tasking—doing a physical movement and a mental task at the same time—can be especially challenging with Parkinson’s. But the good news is this skill is trainable. Backed by neuroscience and real-world experience, this episode breaks down why dual-tasking is harder with Parkinson’s and how targeted exercise can retrain the brain through neuroplasticity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What dual-task training is and why it matters for Parkinson’s
  • How Parkinson’s affects balance, walking, and attention
  • What clinical research says about dual-task exercise
  • Simple, safe dual-task exercises you can start today
  • How to reduce fall risk and improve confidence while moving
  • How just 5–10 minutes a day can make a difference

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for years, this episode provides practical, actionable strategies to help you move with more confidence and live a better quality of life.

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