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My husband was diagnosed in December at age 69. He has been going to the gym -- mostly walking on the treadmill and using the rowing machine. I'm wondering if there are specific exercises he should be doing and if a trainer would help. Thank you and warm wishes for your journey.
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My husband dosent care about any type of exercise to help his PD. Dosent care about eating right. He takes anti depressant. He was diagnosed about 3 years ago with p.d. I don't know how I can help him. I feel so helpless.
I hate this disease. He just watches Tv, plays call of duty, and stays on his computer. I think that's how he shuts everything out. I'm open to any suggestions
I too do Rock Steady and find simply moving each part of your body every day keeps stiffness and pain away. You have to just do it, sitting around makes it worse. It's the old saying, use it or lose… read more
I have Parkinson on the left side of my body. I have noticed my facial expressions becoming very tight and it is hard to smile properly. Does anyone have any exercises I can do to keep my face somewhat limber and not have that frozen feeling? Thank you.
Every morning I look in the mirror & see the turtle face or fish face. Every morning I give the mirror my sassiest smile & say "You can't get me today PD." It helps a lot!
Anyone ever play a musical instrument BEFORE your Parkinson’s diagnosis? Do you still play and how has Parkinson’s affected your ability and desire to play? What instrument or instruments have you played or still play?
Anyone take up a musical instrument AFTER your Parkinson’s diagnosis? how has Parkinson’s affected your ability and desire to play? What instrument or instruments do you play?
I love music. It is most therapeutic! I know how to read music well enough to figure out on an organ or piano how to sing a song I've never heard before, but I have always had hand-to-eye coordination… read more
This occurs after lying down or sitting for awhile. As soon as I get up it's excruciating to put my feet on the floor and walk. After approximately 60 seconds, I am fine. Last summer I went from walking 3 miles a day too barely hobbling along. It's still the same today and I don't know what to do about it. All thoughts and ideas appreciated as I am so puzzled by this. Not to mention gaining weight ☹️
Go to Invigoratedpt for additional information on exercise you can do at home for Parkinson’s
I do dishes dishwasher enter and exit Them and put them up in the cabinets. Helps my wife out to she works still..
I was watching a lecture series about Parkinson's and the speaker who spoke emphasis the importance of aerobic exercise. Do some physical activities help the body's production of dopamine? What type of physical activity have people found useful. I asked my neurologist and his response was anything. Not sure what anything is and need some more specific advice.
Team, any safe exercise is great for PD and can improve breathing. And any exercise is always better than no exercise so please start moving. The only bad exercise is one that is unsafe or causes pain… read more
Can we take boot with our pills
Do you mean Boost, the nutritional supplement/drink? If there is protein in it (probably yes) then it will interfere with your meds, making them less effective. It is better to wait a while between… read more
MJFF is offering a webinar on 1/18 from 12=1 PM om exercise and PD. One of the topics for discussion includes the best exercises for folks with PD. If interested, you have to register on the MJFF website.
Thank you Lucas for the information.
My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's 2 years ago and I am trying to research as much as I can on ways of slowing the progression of the condition down and giving him the best quality of life as possible. I've read some people have been able to overcome the condition and hope the same for my father.
Through my research I've discovered that spine and neck alignment may play a vital part in blockages to the brain. Unfortunately we don't have any qualified NCR chiropractor here in Australia… read more
My husband reminds me to keep m y head up and not tilt it down and when walking and the therapist have tried to do this also when I idd my big lou therapy y about a year ago
