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 for improving symptoms include, when maintained, the improvement of flexibility, gait, grip, coordination and balance. Complications could be decreased with this as well as risks of falling which could worsen conditions if not avoided. Exercises helping to slow down its progression and has been recommended are biking, walking on treadmill, yoga and tai chi.

Before you start these activities, remember your safety should be kept first through wearing comfortable shoes and clothing while giving you good support. Ensure that the safety gears you possess are correct for your activity like when cycling having elbow pads, bike helmet and knee pads. Good posture is vital for having good balance while correct alignment makes efficient and stable movement.

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 daily simple stretches and exercises for posture while you avoid to bounce yourself and follow various routine every day that incorporates balance and strength. Aim in doing aerobic activities like biking, walking and swimming three days in a week with twenty minutes each. Try exercise videos and home equipment if getting out will be difficult.

Challenge yourself in keeping the intensity level which feels hard for you as this differs for each and every person. Studies have researched that getting the best results is achieved with greater intensity during long periods. Although begin first slowly with one activity for four days per week and slowly increase it as you become capable of doing more.

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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