Benefits And Tips For Doing Parkinsons Disease Exercise

By Thomas McDonald


Parkinsons disease is the degenerative disorder of central nervous system mainly affecting the motor system and gradually developed over time. Symptoms come usually slowly with early ones like these being shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement and difficulty with walking. Behavioral and thinking problems might happen commonly in advance stages such as anxiety, dementia and depression.

Exact cause for this disease is unknown though factors in genetics and environment are believed to be involved with their development. No cure has been made for this but initial treatment are available which becomes less effective after some time. An example of this is Parkinsons disease exercise that improves peace of mind, stability and balance.

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 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 when your medicines and medications are properly working and you have rested well. If a particular exercise would cause you pain, stop doing it as every movement should be done to prevent injury by controlling it. Recognize when you feel tired and if one day you overexerted yourself, have a break with your routine the next day to restore and heal your energy.

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 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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