@ray666 I've come to realize that balance work––along with core and leg strengthening––are my best bet if I've a chance of extending the reasonable even-ground mobility I currently possess. I work at such exercises most even day.
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Luckily for me - I have had and taken the opportunity to enjoy exercise. I started my first gym journey at 21
Today. I take balance classes. Weight classes. Work out 3 x a week with a personal trainer. And one light spin class. Yes, I have a full time job- me= mobility.
Our gym offers a class called Rock Steady for people living with Parkinson. To my advantage, my PT. Leads that class. It revolves around strand balance. Her training benefits me.
As mentioned earlier, I went to Physical Therapy for help with balance It was a life saving experience atthat time. I still practice those skills. ( standing on one foot for 30 seconds or longer is a skill- learned. )
I would think anyone dealing with the downfalls of NP would highly benefit from sessions from a Physical Therapist schooled in-this discipline.
Some insurance will pay for this with a doctor’s script.
Learning how to fall— yes, there is a safer way- can be taught also.
I would encourage anyone walking this walk— take advantage of of everything out there that could either help your everyday life and or extend your mobility
Who knows- maybe all that increased blood flow through your bodies- will slow down the consequences of PN.
I hope to help -to hold up my friends. Others, just aren’t walking in our shoes.
Ora et labora