In the middle and advanced stages of Parkinson's disease, gait disorders and balance disorders, also called midline symptoms, that do not respond to medications or even surgical treatment occur, followed by falls. The best way to maintain balance, gait and posture is to move.
In recent years, both animal experiments and observations in humans have shown that exercise creates new nerve networks in the brain, changes in brain blood flow, and nourishes nerve cells. It is thought that it will moderate the course of Parkinson's disease by increasing trophic factors.
Exercise not only improves gait, balance and posture, but also positively affects the non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as depression, apathy, fatigue and constipation. . It also functions as a protector against cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis (bone loss) caused by inactivity.
Parkinson's disease affects your ability to move and slows you down. Slowness in movements does not prevent exercise and sports. Exercise strengthens your muscles and preserves your flexibility. Although it cannot stop the disease, it ensures that your balance is maintained and prevents the development of stiffness in the joints.
Your family and friends undertake many tasks that you need to do in order not to tire you. Do not allow this to happen as much as possible and do the work you can do yourself, even if slowly, by taking rest breaks. This is a method that will keep you active for years.
It is also beneficial to make exercise selection together with your doctor. The doctor will tell you what actions are appropriate for you and what you should avoid. It will also let you know how much time and strength you can devote to the exercise. Parkinson's disease-specific exercise program can be implemented by relevant Physical Medicine Rehabilitation specialists and physiotherapists. You should adopt this as a lifelong habit, not a short-term treatment session.
We recommend that you comply with some conditions for these movements to be beneficial.
- You should do warm-up movements before the exercise and at the end. You should relax again.
- In the first days, you should work out for 10 minutes and gradually increase the time to 30 minutes.
- Exercise is not just about arm, leg and body movements. kill. It would also be beneficial to exercise your facial muscles for your facial expressions. Making facial expressions in front of the mirror makes your facial expression meaningful. Reading out loud and singing helps to correct your hoarseness.
- For the safety of the exercise environment, hazards such as slippery floors, slipping or lumpy carpets, and dimly lit environments should be avoided.
- Parkinson patients with balance problems should be kept in a fixed position. They can exercise by holding on to the ground. It is appropriate for patients who have trouble standing or dizziness due to low blood pressure, or have difficulty sitting up or standing up, to exercise in bed.
- Do not force yourself during the exercise, end the program for that day when you feel injured or excessive tiredness. >
- Activities such as gardening, swimming, yoga and tai chi allow you to enjoy exercise. Swimming is an ideal sport for Parkinson's patients as it requires less balance and allows the joints to move more easily.
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