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PD Progression, stages and what to expect
Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Jan 2 10:24am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
PD meds can be a problem when you have other health issues. What about exercise and a referral to a physical therapist who is trained to treat Parkinson's? The combination of exercise and medication is known to be an excellent tool for combating the debilitating effects of PD. Here are some articles about the benefits of exercise.
Here is a link from the Parkinson's Foundation website,
https://www.parkinson.org/library/fact-sheets/exercise
From the American Parkinson's Disease Association
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons-disease/exercise/
Will you continue to post with updates, as well as questions and concerns?
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@hopeful33250
I have osteoarthritis in lower back and both hips when it is acting up ( most of the time) I cannot hardly walk, twist, sit, roll are anything and now have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s two months ago and don’t know how I could handle exercise because of the pain. I also have been diagnosed with vasticular dementia. High blood pressure and am being treated accordingly
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As long as I have questions I will be around. I do have àn exercise plan and a great care team. I go to a PD movement class once a week. I see my PT Twice a mo and OT Once. Speech T 4 times a year. I do rock climbing once a week. See my PARKINSONS Dr 3 times a year and my regular DO anytime I choose