The Parkinson's Trilogy - Three tools, one mission: to live better, every day

The Parkinson's Trilogy is the result of ten years of experience by biomedical engineers Luca Valerio Messa and Enrico Matteo Messa, founders of MuSclE - Medical & Sport Engineering, and their work alongside many people with Parkinson's, their families, and caregivers.

This series combines scientific knowledge, field experience, and practical tools that speak the language of everyday life.
These are not just books: they are three complementary but independent tools for life, created to accompany each person on their journey with the disease.
A series that changes the way you deal with Parkinson's.
The Parkinson's Trilogy is designed for those who want to:

• better understand their body
• find practical and applicable strategies
• train their mind and movement
• live with greater awareness, serenity, and control
• feel part of a journey designed with care and expertise

Each volume is independent, but together they form a complete journey:
know - act - train - organize - have fun - live better.

First Book

THE PARKINSONIAN ATHLETE - BEYOND THE LIMITS

Bettering yourself, one exercise at a time.

A technical-scientific essay, now in its second expanded and updated edition, in which we wanted to describe what we have learned and observed in years of practice of our profession.
This is a text that is aimed not only at those directly involved, but also to family members, caregivers, professionals and curious people who want to explore a new type of approach to a widespread disease.

In addition to the chapters that guide the reader with clear language and which address topics of Neurophysiopathology, Physics applied to the Human Body, Physical Exercises, Psychological Approach to the disease...

What's new?

• Practical solutions on exercises and motor strategies that can also be implemented at home

• Biomechanics of expression

• Voice and vocal exercises for Parkinsonians

• State of the Art of the “Angel's Wings” device

• Insights into the Neuroanatomy of Cognitive Functions

• A historical excursus to better understand the fundamental importance of "coded on the disease" physical activity

• True stories of patients met over the years and who have benefited from the method proposed by the "Parkinsonian Athlete"

Who is this Book for?

• People with Parkinson's and their families: Simple keys to understanding and concrete solutions to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson's.

• Experts in the field: New visions of approach to Parkinson's disease.

"Working on our weaknesses as Parkinsonians means accepting the challenge with the limitations imposed by the disease, but first and foremost with ourselves, to improve our performance every day".
Just like any athlete.

Second Book

PLAY PARKINSON: A GAME. A CHANCE TO MOVE. A WAY TO LIVE BETTER.

Discover a new way to face Parkinson’s: by playing.
Play Parkinson is much more than a book: it’s a challenge, an invitation to action, an experience to live alone or in company.
Developed with a scientific approach and playful thinking, this rehabilitative game-book is divided into two sections:

• Branching stories, which turn every choice into an opportunity to move, walk, breathe, and face daily challenges with courage.
• A cooperative board game, with characters, goals, skills, to train body and mind together, at home or in specialized centers.

Designed for people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends, and therapists, Play Parkinson becomes a powerful, lightweight tool, based on the approach of Serious Games, where fun meets well-being with engaging storytelling.
Play Parkinson: A Game. A Chance to Move. A Way to Live Better. Is a new tool for those who want to move, be autonomous, and motivated despite the illness.

It is the first rehabilitative game-book in the world designed and written specifically for those living with Parkinson’s.

"We firmly believe that everyone can overcome any challenge, one step, one breath, one game at a time."

Third Book

PARKINSON AGENDA - ONE YEAR TO LIVE BETTER: THE DAILY TOOL FOR TRAINING HABITS, AWARENESS AND WELL-BEING

An agenda is not just a calendar. It is a space to shape your days, find continuity, listen to yourself, and choose how to feel better, one step at a time.
This agenda was born from years of work alongside people with Parkinson, their families, and caregivers.
It does not promise miracles, but offers simple, concrete, and repeatable tools designed to help you recognize your own resources and use them every day.
Inside you will find:

• Weekly sections to note how you feel and what works for you.
• Guiding questions to learn to notice the subtle signals of your body.
• Practical strategies related to hydration, movement, nutrition, and managing OFF phases.
• Small mental and physical exercises, accessible to everyone.
• Reflection spaces to see how you change over time.

You don’t need to do “more”.
You just need to do what is already within your reach with greater awareness.
This agenda is a companion for your journey. And it takes less than 5 minutes a day.
A safe place to observe yourself without judgment, to discover that even on difficult days, there is always something you can choose.
A year to know yourself better. A year to regain confidence. A year to live better - truly.