Benefits And Tips For 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 have an unknown exact cause but environmental factors and genetics are thought to have an involvement with the development. A cure has not been found for this although initial treatment are there that after a while becomes less effective. Parkinsons disease exercise is a sample of this treatment improving balance, peace of mind and stability.

Their benefits in improving symptoms include improvement of coordination, flexibility, balance, gait and grip when maintained. This can decrease complications and the risks of falls that can worsen conditions when not avoided. Exercises recommended for these are yoga, biking, tai chi and walking on treadmill which help its progression to slow down.

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 while your medications or medicines are working well and you were able to rest well too. If a specific exercise will cause pain to you then stop it because you should do every movement with proper control to prevent injury. Recognize if you feel tired and when you overexerted yourself that day, take a break the next day from your routine for your energy to heal and be restored.

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 to keep a high intensity level which for you might not feel hard because each person will feel different. Studies and research have stated that great intensity in longer periods will help you achieve the best results. Although start slowly with one activity in four days of a week and increase it slowly when doing more is possible.

Pick something you like doing because exercising should not be something limited to gyms or a painful slog. Although be realistic with your expectations specially when you rarely do physical activities before so begin first with small bits and slowly increase it. Doing this together with friends or loved ones have additional benefits of accountability, support and fun.

Be consistent by doing this longer continuously because programs which lasts for months would give more benefits compared to those that lasts for some weeks. Being safe is important to avoid injuries which might aggravate your disease. Remember to wear proper gear, warm up, stretch, stop when you feel pain and cool down.




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