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02-07-2008, 02:35 PM | #1 | |||
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yes - absolutely it can
but not in all cases... some of the youngonset PD patients I have met, do very poorly - my friend who passed away this summer at the age of 34 , tried, but the downward spiral was too extreme... Quote:
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with much love, lou_lou . . by . , on Flickr pd documentary - part 2 and 3 . . Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant with the weak and the wrong. Sometime in your life you will have been all of these. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | imark3000 (02-08-2008) |
02-07-2008, 06:37 PM | #2 | |||
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I don't know that exercise is the complete answer. Does it help? Yes, most definitely. By doing exercise we stretch out the muscles that are being rigid and cramped up. There is also an endorphin release that happens that gives us a feeling of well being. Also, the old saying "if you don't use it, you lose it" is so true.
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02-07-2008, 10:25 PM | #3 | ||
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I understand that exercise stimulates the producion of serotonin which might acccount for its apparent beneficial effect.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | imark3000 (02-08-2008) |
02-08-2008, 05:42 AM | #4 | ||
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Also find out what type of exercise and how long .. I experimented with pillates, yoga, tai chi, walking and home cycling.. Now I mostly do an hour of yoga and 25 mins of cycling followed by cold shower .. I am not young but I am sticking to this because apart from PD it has its own reward .. I confess I have no objective measure of what it is doing to my PD.. God bless you all
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"Thanks for this!" says: | lou_lou (02-08-2008) |
02-08-2008, 01:25 PM | #5 | |||
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I have a book with an exercise program for people with Parkinson's. I just started using it, but I think it is going to be very good and I recommend it. The book is written so it can be used by people at different stages of Parkinson's- with directions for the caregiver to help by reading aloud and adaptations of the exercises for those who already have major disabilities.
It is called Parkinson's Disease & the Art of Moving by John Argue. An exercise program to: increase flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination; improve communication, voice power, and speech clarity; delay the progression of symptoms and take steps toward leading a fuller life Chicory
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02-08-2008, 11:22 PM | #6 | |||
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My father walked everyday and I know it helped his outlook on life. He also tried different Asian exercise philosphies...you can't tell me that exercise doesn't help anyone... They may have to change the routine to fit their new muscle status....but exercise done correctly HELPS everybody... When in doubt ask for Physical Therapy....they are trained to help people with disorders, injuries, etc.... |
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02-09-2008, 01:51 AM | #7 | |||
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Chicory, I have that book, too. Thanks for reminding me. This Ebay listing has 7 books available for only $4.85 plus $4 shipping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Parkinsons-Disea...QQcmdZViewItem |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | vertigo (02-09-2008) |
02-09-2008, 05:36 PM | #8 | ||
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