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.

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 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 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 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 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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