John, when I played the piano and memorized a piece, I played automatically without thinking at all, as if my hands knew what to do all by themselves, as a result of all the practicing.

Problem was, if I had a glitch and stopped, I had to restart from the beginning!

Maybe if we rehearse enough, some of our movements can become more automatic like they used to be, when our internal cues worked by themselves.

Now we have to develop new loops, that may in time become automatic, if we rehearse long enough.

Rick, a study I read yesterday mentioned the disorders you mentioned, and said that they actually worked in an opposite way than PD. I can't recall the details! I don't have time to find it.

I agree with what you said!

I'm unable (over time limit) to post this is my earlier post, so here it is:

I forgot to say that after I stand up, I rehearse walking in my mind. Thinking of walking side to side helps. I also count, so I have a rhythm...1,2.....1,2.....I still have trouble getting going, but practice and an inner metronome make it easier.