Tips And Benefits Of Doing Parkinsons Disease Exercise

By Thomas McDonald


Parkinsons disease, a central nervous system degenerative disorder developed for a long time which affects mainly the motor system. Symptoms usually come slowly with the early ones being difficulty with walking, slowness of movement, rigidity, and shaking. Problems in thinking and behavior may happen such as dementia, depression and anxiety being common in advance stages.

This disease has no known exact cause though factors in environment and genetics are believed to have involvement with their development. They have not found a cure for this though there are initial treatment available with their effectiveness becoming less after a while. A sample treatment is the Parkinsons disease exercise which improves stability, balance and peace of mind.

Their benefits include improvement of symptoms and their gait, coordination, grip, flexibility and balance when maintained. This could decrease complications and risks of falls which can worsen the condition if not avoided. Recommended exercises for these are tai chi, yoga, walking on treadmill and biking that will help slow its progression.

Before these activities are started, remember your safety must be kept first by wearing shoes and clothing which are comfortable that gives good support. Make sure to possess the right safety gears for the activity such as knee pads, elbow pads, and bike helmet when cycling. Having good posture is essential to good balance and correctly aligning them makes the movement efficient and stable.

Do these exercises if your medications and medicines are working properly and you have been well rested. If an exercise would particularly cause you pain then stop doing it because every movement must be done in preventing injury with proper control. Recognize the feeling of tiredness and if you ever overexerted for a day, then the next day will be your break for that routine to restore your energy and heal.

Perform simple stretches or posture exercises daily while avoiding to make yourself bounce and follow different routine everyday which incorporates strength and balance. Aim to do aerobic activities such as swimming, biking, and walking three days per week for twenty minutes each. If getting out is hard for you then try home exercise equipment and videos.

Challenge yourself on keeping the intensity level higher which for you may feel hard as each person would feel different. Researches have studied that to achieve the best results, great intensity for long periods help. Although begin slowly first with an activity within four days in a week then slowly increase it when you become capable to do more.

Pick something that you like doing as exercising should not become something painfully sluggish and limited to gyms. Be realistic though with your expectations particularly when you barely do physical activities previously so begin with small bits first then slowly increase it. Doing this with friends and loved ones together have added benefits of support, fun and accountability.

Be consistent and do longer programs lasting for months instead of those which lasts for weeks to get more benefits. Safety is essential with injuries possibly aggravating your disease further. Remember to warm up, stop if you feel pain, cool down, wear proper gear and stretch.




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