Parkinson’s and Exercise: Your Questions Answered, with Jay Alberts and Daniel Corcos

Jay L. Alberts, PhD is Vice Chair of Innovation in Cleveland Clinic’s Neurological Institute. His research focuses on how Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions affect motor and cognitive function. His work also emphasizes development of practical interventions that improve quality of life.

Dr. Alberts is internationally recognized for pioneering research demonstrating the benefits of high-intensity and “forced-exercise” cycling for people with Parkinson’s disease. His work led to the creation of the Pedaling for Parkinson’s program and continues to explore how exercise, digital health technologies, artificial intelligence, and biomarkers can be used to detect and slow disease progression.

Daniel M. Corcos, PhD is Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a leading investigator in movement neuroscience and Parkinson’s rehabilitation. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles.

Dr. Corcos is best known for his landmark clinical trials showing that high-intensity endurance exercise and progressive resistance training can improve motor symptoms, cognition, and potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. As a principal investigator of major Parkinson’s exercise studies, including the SPARX program, his research has helped establish exercise as a key component of evidence-based Parkinson’s care.