The impact of rock climbing on individuals with Parkinson’s disease

Have a diagnosis of mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease

Are 18 years of age or older

Are able to walk at least 30 feet without help from another person and without using a cane or walker

Have NO health concerns that would impact your ability to participate in supervised climbing and tests of mobility, balance, and agility

Are able to speak and read English

Are NEW to climbing (i.e., have climbed <3 times over the past 3 months)

Have any neurological disease diagnosis other than Parkinson's Disease

Have any medical issues involving your heart, lungs, brain, or blood chemistry that are not well-controlled

Have any medical issues that make exercise contraindicated for you

Have any cognitive or psychiatric impairment that impact your ability to give consent or to follow instructions

Are pregnant

Are unable to walk 30 feet without help of another person or without using a cane or walker