People

Mr Roger Pegoraro

Role

Mr Roger Pegoraro is the Parkinson’s Centre (ParkC) specialist Exercise Physiologist. Roger joined the Parkinson’s Centre (ParkC) in June of 2008. He is responsible for supervising the exercise intervention programs as well as collecting the physiological and anthropometrical data. With his extensive experience, Roger’s input into the design of the Parkinson’s Centre (ParkC) exercise intervention programs is invaluable. His encouragement and approachability has ensured that the Parkinson’s Centre (ParkC) exercise intervention programs have excellent retention rates.

Biography

Mr Roger Pegoraro has a Bachelor of Science (Sports Science) from Edith Cowan University. During the course of his studies he received in 2005 the Joondalup Rehabilitation Clinic Prize. This award is bestowed on the second year student in the Bachelor of Science (Sports Science) degree who has the highest average in Care and Prevention of Injuries; Principles of Resistance Training; and Exercise rehabilitation. Upon completion of his degree he was awarded the Sports Medicine Australia (WA) Prize for completing his degree with the highest course average. Mr Pegoraro is currently in the final semester of an Edith Cowan University Master of Science (Sports Science) Degree investigating exercise associated muscle cramp. This research will have implications for future Parkinson’s Centre (ParkC) intervention studies as muscle cramp is frequently experienced by those who have Parkinson’s disease. He is interested in examining how exercise interventions affect the physiological mechanisms responsible for balance and motor control in people who have Parkinson’s disease.

Contact Details

Mail:
Parkinson's Research Centre (ParkC)
Vario Health Institute
Faculty of Computing, Health, & Sciences
Edith Cowan University
270 Joondalup Drive
JOONDALUP WA 6027

Tel: 618 6304 2264
Email: r.pegoraro@ecu.edu.au