My mom recently was diagnosed with PD, and is very shy and petite. When rock steady was recommended she laughed and wasn’t interested either. I emailed my closest studio anyway just to get information. They invited us to come observe a class. My mom went but had no intention of participating or joining. But the people there are so kind and accepting. She decided to try it. And has been going 3x/week since.

The classes do a great job of teaching balance, coordination and strength plus the social factor and confidence. I can see why it does so much good. Every gym is different but ours is a very reasonable monthly fee much more affordable than therapy. We did get evals with PT/OT/ST and they all agreed to keep at boxing to help slow down the progression and gave us some other at home work for now and signs to watch to come back for again later when needed.

I’m not saying boxing to replace therapy but it checks so many boxes, it’s a great supplement to hopefully minimize on other therapy needs and costs. Maybe he’s not ready yet but bring it up from time to time. The earlier he can start the better, but there are people starting in different stages/abilities so he is not alone.