Jul 23 2008
Exercise is Good for Relieving the Symptoms of Parkinson’s
I thought you could be interested
in seeing a short segment of my
interview with Mary (not her
real name) who offers high
praise for the benefits of exercise.
“Swimming and exercising makes
me feel great. And after I take
glutathione I can walk. I’ll
go through weeks were I walk
everyday at the park and I swim
and then I’ll go through a week
where I do nothing.
“I read on your site, I think it was
one of your newsletters, that
tandem bicycling was great for
the Parkinson’s patients. So, we
go to the park almost everyday
and rent one of those side by side
tandems. My caregiver drives it
and I pedal along. I walk much
better after that.”
“I do that everyday that I can. Many
times we go down to the beach
and rent the three-wheelers. The
three-wheelers are helpful.”
Robert: “How much time every day
do you spend on your exercise program?”
Mary: “Like an hour a day. I had a
yoga person tell me that yoga
helps also.
Robert: “You definitely notice a
difference? When you exercise
you feel better and when you
don’t exercise you feel worse?
Mary: “Exactly. Definitely.”
Robert Rodgers, Ph.D.
Parkinsons Recovery
© 2008 Parkinsons Recovery
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New Breakthrough DVD & Book!
(www.parkinsonsmoveit.com)
Written by Kevin Lockette PT
MOVE IT! is the first publication of it’s kind! It is a complete movement, exercise and resource guide for Parkinson’s Disease. The book includes:
Ø Overview of physical symptoms
Ø Medication review in easily understandable terms
Ø Techniques and tricks for improved mobility including bed mobility, transfers & walking.
Ø Anti- freezing techniques that really work!
Ø Adaptive Devices for easier everyday living.
Ø Assisted Device overview for safer walking.
Ø Complete exercise programs specific for Parkinson’s Disease
Ø Exercise programs for all physical levels (Beginner, intermediate and advanced)
Ø Complete guide and exercise program for flexibility and much more!
Available on DVD featuring Wally Amos as the narrator.
Exercise in conjunction with medication is one of the best things that can be done to counteract the negative physical effects of Parkinson’s Disease. Traditional or conventional exercise programs do not always carry-over well or meet the specific needs of dealing with PD symptoms.
This DVD includes demonstrations of movement techniques, three levels of exercise programs to simply follow along and much more! PD is a movement disorder that is unique. Due to this fact, the video/DVD format is the best way to illustrate movement techniques and exercise with actual persons with PD. The book includes additional useful information that is best presented with illustrations and text.
The DVD is available now
The book is due out in December 2008.
A percentage of Proceeds for each DVD will go back the NPF (National Parkinson Foundation) and Hawaii Parkinsons Association.
For more information go to http://www.parkinsonsmoveit.com
or call us at (808) 262-1118 to place your order. To contact the author: Kevin@ohanapacificrehab.com
See what experts are saying:
This exercise Book and DVD is a “must have” addition to any library for persons with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and caregivers. MOVE IT! Is also an excellent resource training tool for health professionals who work with PD patients.
–Katherine Kim, MPH
Coordinator
NPF/Hawaii PD Center of Excellence
This book/DVD is truly unique in emphasizing the importance of conscious feed back to modify everyday movement. I hope all patients with Parkinson’s disease will utilize this material and incorporate various strategy to their movements, and make exercise their routine.
–Michiko Kimura Bruno, M.D
Neurologist, Movement Disorder Specialist
The DVD organized and developed by Kevin Lockette PT is a real jewel of emphasizing the elements that are truly important to a PD person. It has helped me immeasurably to regain some stability and balance because of my no longer functioning automatic pilot.
–David Lerps
Person with Parkinson’s Disease (7+ years)
Funding for the DVD project was provided by
* HMSA Foundation
*General Atlantic Corporation
* Hawaii Center of Excellence (NPF)
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Kevin Lockette PT
http://www.ohanapacificrehab.com
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