AD

Monday, October 9, 2017

Why You Need Parkinsons Disease Exercise

By Brenda White


Most individuals suffering from parkinsons disease have to struggle with the inability to move. The reason behind this is that this condition normally attacks the nervous system of the body. Therefore, it may start as a simple inability to swing a leg and later progress to a more serious issue since the disorder worsens over time. Nevertheless, exercise is one method in which these kinds of patients can gain back their lives and have some control over their movement. Below discussed are a few things to note about Parkinsons disease exercise.

There are a number of exercises that patients suffering from this disorder can involve in. One of these exercises is known as muscle strengthening. This kind of exercise is vital since is aids in the patients being able to hold things once again. Toning will also be incorporated in this exercise to ensure that muscles stay strong. Both toning and strengthening will be done in exercises like yoga and walking. The professionals will know methods of scheduling exercises in such a way that they are comfortable for the patients and they produce results.

Besides working out the hands and limbs, the trainer will also have to use other forms of exercises too. Good posture is among the many things that are sorted in the training sessions. Lack of the right posture will affect the patient when breathing and while swallowing meals. Therefore, exercises like calisthenics, yoga and swimming will go a long way in sorting the posture issue. In as much as the exercises are strenuous and the patient will not have fun indulging in them, they will prove helpful at the end.

It is always recommended that the exercises done to patients are very consistent. Make sure that at some point you stop and show the patient the kind of progress they have made since the start. This move will motivate them more to continue with the exercises. They will also be encouraged when they realize that their muscles are gaining strength and that they can enjoy some play time with the kids.

The varied forms of exercises will lessen the muscle cramps that are very common for these patients. The therapies will also help in reducing the rigidity of joints hence make the sick more comfortable. In addition, there is no individual who will be happy after staying in the same position for a long time; when this state is reduced they will start feeling good and enjoying their lives.

The exercises can at times prove quite hectic and cumbersome for the patients. The trainer must strive to strike a balance between exercising with the patient and ensuring they are comfortable all through. For starters, the exercise sessions can be fewer and as the patient becomes accustomed, the trainer can increase the time per session.

It is also advisable to get a close relative or friend to exercise with the patient. This will help deal with the boredom that may arise when the patient exercises all alone. Thus, a strong support system must be provided for patients.

It is however important to be alter on some of the symptoms of this disorder. There are so many individuals who note the condition when it is very late. When the condition is diagnosed early, it will be easy to correct the movement problems and exercising will prove more helpful.




About the Author: