Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact, research-backed boxing program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's disease — using forced-intensity exercise to fight the disease and improve quality of life.
RSB uses non-contact boxing drills — hitting bags and pads, footwork, agility training, stretching, and balance work — to target the exact skills Parkinson's takes away: coordination, speed, power, agility, mental focus, and rhythm.
Every class is led by a certified Rock Steady Boxing coach — trained in Parkinson's-specific exercise and experienced in getting the best out of people at every stage of the disease.
We push you hard — because the science shows that forced-intensity exercise is what creates the best neurological outcomes. We inspire maximum effort in a safe, supported environment.
You train alongside people who understand exactly what you're fighting. The RSB community is one of the most powerful parts of the program — and one of the best reasons to show up.
Studies confirm that high-intensity exercise drives neuroplastic changes in Parkinson's patients — potentially slowing symptom progression. Boxers train for exactly what Parkinson's takes: balance, coordination, speed, agility, power, and mental sharpness.
RSB directly targets the motor symptoms that most limit independence and quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.
The primary RSB participant — all ages, all stages, all abilities welcome.
High-amplitude, high-intensity movement helps reduce both resting and action tremor over time.
Footwork drills, rhythm cues, and agility training retrain walking pattern and stride length.
Dynamic balance training through boxing movements, footwork, and reactive agility drills.
Rotational punching and reaching movements combat trunk and limb stiffness.
Rhythmic, high-tempo boxing cues help break the freeze response and restore initiation.
We evaluate your motor function, balance, fitness, and Parkinson's stage to place you in the right class level. Everyone belongs somewhere.
You learn boxing fundamentals in a low-pressure, encouraging environment before advancing to higher-intensity training.
Classes systematically increase in challenge as your fitness, coordination, and confidence grow. The intensity is the medicine — we keep delivering it.
RSB is most powerful as a sustained commitment. The community, the consistency, and the compounding effect of intense training deliver results that grow over time.
Clackamas County's trusted choice since our founding — PantherCreek Physical Therapy & Balance brings skilled, hands-on care and a therapist who stays with you from start to finish.
Our team is ready to build a plan around your goals. Call us or request an appointment online — we're here to help.
We verify your insurance before your first visit so you arrive focused on your recovery — not paperwork.
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