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Punching Back: Mike Crager's Courageous Battle with Parkinson's Disease
Posted: 06.17.2011 at 10:53 PM
Chris Duerr

Chris Duerr is KHQA's Sports Director.

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Monroe City Teacher/Coach uses boxing to stymie the ill effects of Parkinson's Disease

Boxing has given Mike Crager a reprieve from the ill effects of Parkinson's Disease  / Chris Duerr
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MONROE CITY TEACHER/COACH FIGHTS BACK AGAINST PARKINSON'S DISEASE

It has become very fashionable of late in the fitness industry to incorporate elements of boxing training into more traditional workouts.

Some folks do it for the rigorous cardio vascular boost.

Others love the physicality of working a heavy bag.

Mike Crager's rationale is a bit more pointed...as it may well offer him his only avenue to a normal life.

To hear how the Rock Steady Program has impacted Mike Crager's life, click on the above icon.

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