Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Describe the types of Exercises of PD Patient

There are two types of exercises are suitable for PD patient;

1.Passive exercise, mostly stretching and manipulation of muscles by a physical therapist, is
aimed at preventing muscles from shortening.


2 Active exercise program that begins with slow and gentle exercises and becomes
progressively more intense may improve mobility in patients with early and mid-stage
Parkinson's disease.

Active exercises are used to help range-of-motion, coordination, and speed.

Patients should continually make efforts to practice movement, even simple ones, such as
marching in place, making circular arm movements, and raising the legs up and down while
sitting.

Patients who enjoy sports or the use of exercise equipment should continue
with these activities even if their skills diminish, assuming there are no other medical
conditions that would prevent them.

1 comment:

daevyd said...

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