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Exercises for Parkinson's Disease

2019-10-29
Exercises for Parkinson's Disease

Author: William Smith

Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

ISBN: 9781578267675

Category: Health & Fitness

Page: 144

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Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease is the complete guide to achieving better health, providing everything from tips on how to structure your day to take full advantage of higher energy periods, to tailor-made workout programs designed to boost mobility and balance. Studies have shown that exercise improves fitness and energy levels in Parkinson’s patients, while also relieving pain and helping them retain control in their daily life. Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease works as an integrated part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan, optimizing mobility, increasing strength and minimizing pain, while providing lifestyle tips to keep you motivated and moving forward. Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease also includes: - A detailed overview of how exercise can improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms - Clear, informative pictures of safe, effective exercises - Information on Parkinson’s life-hacks for relaxation and motivation - Detailed instructions on how to perform each movement - A complete fitness approach to restoring functionality Featuring expert-approved fitness techniques, with options ranging from resistance training to mobility movements to light strength exercises, Exercises for Parkinson’s Disease is the all-in-one resource for anyone looking to take back control and live their best life!

The New Parkinson's Treatment

2019-03-23
The New Parkinson's Treatment

Author: Melissa McConaghy

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

ISBN: 9781760851514

Category: Health & Fitness

Page: 208

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This revised edition of The New Parkinson’s Treatment: Exercise is Medicine is a must read if you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Exercise cannot be underestimated for its role in slowing Parkinson’s down. This book introduces the seven key concepts to help you get the most out of your exercise program, as well as easy strategies and hints to keep you motivated. Based on cutting-edge research and tested extensively by Australian physiotherapists, this exercise program has been designed to bring out your inner warrior – your PD Warrior! The PD Warrior Philosophy is that exercise, education, community and a life-long commitment to fighting the symptoms of Parkinson’s can help you develop a greater state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. Neurologists and other health professionals are referring to PD Warrior as a game-changer and, since its launch in Australia in 2012, it has grown exponentially, with extremely successful outcomes and widespread popularity. PD Warrior is not a cure, it’s your chance to take control. So start now – you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Water Exercises for Parkinson's

2002
Water Exercises for Parkinson's

Author: Ann A. Rosenstein

Publisher:

ISBN: 1882883497

Category: Aquatic exercises

Page: 258

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Parkinson's is progressive and we may not have a cure yet, but that is no reason to give up hope. Maintaining a physical exercise program will allow a person with Parkinson's to continue leading an active and independent lifestyle as long as possible. For the 1,000,000 Americans who have Parkinson's: Water Exercises for Parkinson's provides gentle and effective water exercises to maintain balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility thus providing a way to lessen the impact of the disease. The buoyancy and cushioning effect of the water allows for freedom of movement with just the right amount of resistance needed to achieve the desired results. For the families and friends of people with Parkinson's: Water Exercises for Parkinson's is designed to allow you to take an active part in helping your friend or loved one with Parkinson's. Each exercise describes a companion's role in assisting the person with Parkinson's so that the exercises are safe and effective. For therapists and exercise professionals: Water Exercises for Parkinson's can help you understand the disease and design exercise programs geared specifically towards people affected by this neurodegenerative condition. This book contains information on the various assessments and tools used when determining the physical capabilities of a person with Parkinson's, allowing you to design the most beneficial program for your client. Water Exercises for Parkinson's contains many individual exercises and five examples of exercise routines. It is richly illustrated so the reader can see all of the elements that go into an exercise program: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, and cool downs. Included, also, is information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutrition.

The Book of Exercise and Yoga for Those with Parkinson's Disease

2005-01-01
The Book of Exercise and Yoga for Those with Parkinson's Disease

Author: Lori Newell

Publisher:

ISBN: 0976588102

Category: Parkinson's disease

Page: 160

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This first-of-a-kind book based on the authors experience outlines a comprehensive program specifically geared to those with Parkinsons disease. This book covers a wide range of movement therapies such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics, strength training, yoga, and Tai Chi. This book is unique in that it covers a wide range of techniques, which are specifically geared to, and have been proven helpful for, those with Parkinsons disease. The exercises are all explained in detail utilizing safe body mechanics and are illustrated in standing, standing holding onto a chair, and seated variations to accommodate a wide variety of abilities. This complete wellness program goes beyond the traditional exercise book offering information on home safety, fall prevention, activities of daily living, and body mechanics (including how to get up from the floor) as well as facial and voice projection exercises. Each chapter includes brief explanations on how each movement technique physiologically affects the body and how they specifically help those with Parkinsons disease. The strength training chapter also includes simple muscle diagrams to educate readers about which muscle group(s) they are targeting. This book also provides information on stress management and provides instruction in four different relaxation/meditation techniques. If you are looking for a complete program to help you manage your symptoms and enhance your quality of life, then this book is for you.

Move It!

2009
Move It!

Author: Kevin Lockette

Publisher: Langdon st Press

ISBN: 1934938297

Category: Health & Fitness

Page: 117

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A guide to improving mobility for people with Parkinson's disease offers exercises, techniques, and tricks, including anti-freezing techniques, adaptive devices for easier everyday living, and an overview of assistive devices for safer walking.

Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

2008
Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

Author: Marilyn Trail

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

ISBN: 1556427719

Category: Medical

Page: 384

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'Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease' serves as a reference for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. In addition to providing treatment models for physical therapy, occupational therapy, & speech-language pathology, the text covers topics such as review of pathophysiology, & symptomatology.

I Do It the S.A.F.E. Way

2012-02-07
I Do It the S.A.F.E. Way

Author: Tom S. Gatses

Publisher: iUniverse

ISBN: 1469773740

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 96

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Tom Gatses was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 1999. Instead of allowing this disease to take over his body, he chose to fight his illness like he has learned to do all his life through Martial Arts. Tom had renal failure and was on dialysis for 18 months. This book is a personal reflection of Toms triumphs and tells an easy to understand story along with giving key strategies to staying ahead of Parkinsons, as well as other ailments or debilitating diseases. This book exemplifies how the author stays focused on his positive attitude and daily living from the onset of his being diagnosed through years of struggling with P.D. as well as dealing with his family. This book describes how Tom has developed the S.A.F.E. way of living, through support from his family, relatives, friends and doctors. Also by having one of the greatest attitudes of living with this disease to having faith carry him through it all, and in exercising not only his body but his mind as well which actually improves his symptoms. After having Parkinsons disease for over 12 years Tom continues to remain in stage 1 of this progressive disease. He has a Masters degree in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Physiology. He is an exercise enthusiast and believes exercise is mandatory and essential to the human body. In the past 5 years Tom has had 50 procedures and operations for fistulas, catheters, a kidney transplant, etc. He also had MRSA 5 times in 8 months. Because of his positive attitude Tom not only beat the odds that were stacked against him, but he continues to bike, swim, workout with weights and bands, plays golf and plays strenuous racquetball. He also exercises his mind by playing scrabble, chess, Sudoku, doing crossword puzzles and memorizes countries, States, territories, provinces and capitals of the world. Tom has received a successful kidney transplant and is living a promising and fulfilled life with his wife Jennie. He has 12 grandchildren with more on the way. He currently resides in Homer Glen , Illinois.

Parkinson's Disease

2001
Parkinson's Disease

Author: Roger C. Duvoisin

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

ISBN: 0781729777

Category: Medical

Page: 212

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The most popular and widely acclaimed guide for parkinsonian patients and their families is now in its thoroughly updated Fifth Edition. In layperson's terms, Drs. Duvoisin and Sage explain the pathology, symptoms, and course of Parkinson's Disease, discuss current drug therapies and surgical procedures, and examine the latest research on the genetics of parkinsonism.This edition features completely rewritten chapters on genetics and on surgery for Parkinson's Disease. New drugs and improvements in levodopa therapy are described, and a new chapter addresses the question of whether levodopa affects disease progression. An appendix lists the trade names, generic names, and formulations of commonly prescribed drugs.

Daily Exercise for Parkinson's

2014
Daily Exercise for Parkinson's

Author:

Publisher:

ISBN: OCLC:1181855488

Category: Exercise therapy

Page:

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Exercise will not stop the progression of Parkinson's disease, but it will improve balance and can prevent joint stiffening, In this program you will be shown safe and effective ways to exercise your body through the use of strengthening exercises. This program also comes complete with an exercise band to help improve muscle tone and strength.