Wisconsin Parkinson's Association using ping pong to help those that live with the disease

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Tens of thousands of people in our state live with Parkinson's Disease. 

The Wisconsin Parkinson's Association is using ping pong to help people bounce back from their diagnosis. 

The Wisconsin Parkinson's Association hosts monthly meeting in partnership with the Milwaukee Table Tennis Club to encourage those with Parkinson's to come out as movement is proven to be medicine and can reduce symptoms. 

“Everyone leaves with a smile, everyone leaves with feeling pretty tired which we want, that they got a good workout in and they made new friends.” said Jill Compton, director of Mission Impact with the Wisconsin Parkinson's Association. 

The meetings happen once a month at Irving Elementary, and if you want more information, you can visit their website here.