Parkinsons Disease Exercise Tips And Benefits

By Thomas McDonald


Parkinsons diseases, a degenerative disorder in central nervous system develop gradually over time and affects the motor system mainly. Symptoms come slowly usually with these early ones being slowness of movement, shaking, difficulty with walking and rigidity. Problems in behavior and thinking may happen like depression, anxiety and dementia in advance stages being common.

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 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 posture exercises and simple stretches daily while you avoid bouncing movements and follow a varying everyday routine incorporating balance and strength. Aim three days for aerobic activities like walking, swimming and biking in a week and each being twenty minutes. If getting out would be difficult then home equipment and exercise videos should be tried.

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 continuing on doing this longer because programs that lasts for months will give more benefits than those lasting for some weeks. Safety is important with possible injuries setting you back with your program and aggravating your disease potentially. Remember to stop when pain is felt, wear proper gear, cool down, warm up and stretch.




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