Counterpunching to improve the health of people with Parkinson's disease.

Background: Boxing programs designed specifically for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) can be beneficial in improving the physical, mental, and functional health of persons with PD.

Purpose: This study examined the effect of a boxing program, Rock Steady Boxing (RSB), on the health of people with PD from both the boxers' and their caregivers' perspectives as well as evaluated balance, quality of life (QoL), and depressive symptoms after 12 weeks of RSB.

Methods: A mixed methods, one-group experimental design with focus groups were embedded within an intervention study.