View Single Post
Old 09-19-2007, 04:43 PM
vlhperry's Avatar
vlhperry vlhperry is offline
Member aka Dianna Wood
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 736
15 yr Member
vlhperry vlhperry is offline
Member aka Dianna Wood
vlhperry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 736
15 yr Member
Default Insead of Cardio centered try strengh or streching

I have found Pilates to be very beneficial. It can be done lying down on a mat on the floor, and it strenghthens the spine and teaches us to move our arms and legs independently from the trunk, putting less pressure on the spine. You can watch TV, they must be done slowly (how much better can it get?) which is ideal for Parkinson patients.

Fast walking may have a positive effect on the entire body, but for Parkinson's patients, our difficulty needs to be addressed by exercise with the intention to improve our flexibility.

Thanks for the post!!
Vicky
vlhperry is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote