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What Type Of Exercise Do You Do For Your Parkinsons,

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I would like to hear from you all as to what form of exercise you do, walking, gym, floor exercises at home etc etc.

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Exercise bike, outside bike swimming,walking ,small weights stretching

I've Read Where Exercise Is The Biggest Thing We Can Do To Prevent The Progress Of PD. But That Some Exercises Can Actually Exacerbate It.

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What exercises will exacerbate Parkinsons?

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I dislike exercise very much but feel i should do my part in slowing the progression if I can.

Should I Encourage (strongly) That My Husband Get More Exercise? He Has Exercises To Do From The PT, But Says He's Too Tired. Seems Weaker.

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I do dishes dishwasher enter and exit Them and put them up in the cabinets. Helps my wife out to she works still..

My Husband’s Having More Difficulty Standing And Keeping His Balance. He’s Also Falling More Often. How Can I Best Provide The Support?

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To support your husband with his balance issues and prevent falls, consider the following strategies from the knowledge base:

1. Home Adaptations
- Remove tripping hazards like throw rugs.
-… read more

I Don't Take Any PD Medication. Is There Something I Could Take To Help With My Posture And Balance??

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To help with posture and balance in Parkinson's disease, consider the following strategies:

- Physical Therapy: Working with a physical therapist can improve balance and gait. They can assess your… read more

I Often Hear Exercising Is Good For PD. Can Someone Provide An Example Of What Exercises Work For Them?

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I do gardening right now

How Much Excercise Do We Need To Do?

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I exercise 3 x's a week for 1 hour each time. I THIS ENOUGH? How due you gauge it? Hugs everyone Love ya Rosie

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Hi Davidak. My husband keeps tight control of the remote so finger exercises on the remote won’t work for me, but I’ll keep that in mind for when he leaves the house.

Anyone Have A Suggestion For Jelly Feeling In The Legs, Mostly The Hamstring Area

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For managing the "jelly feeling" in your legs, particularly in the hamstring area, consider the following suggestions from MyParkinsonsTeam members:

- Exercise Regularly: Staying active can help… read more

What Is The Best Exercises For Parkinson's

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Hi Bess
Thanks for the info. I will look into it as soon as I am able. Hope you had a great day today. Spent most of the day with my daughter and then we hung out watching shows we both liked.… read more

What Help Can You Offer For A Right Side Tremor, Leg And Hand?

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it is more of a interference than pain so i hate to complalin, as others have so many worse issues. If i could control it i would function so much better. my doc says i can take a beta blocker? ever heard of? i take no meds at this point. i am more afraid of side effects of the meds than actual help.....

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To help manage a right-side tremor in the leg and hand, you can try specific exercises designed for Parkinson's disease. Here are some targeted exercises:

1. Ball Throwing Exercise
- Stand with… read more