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parkinson's disease and exercise

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exercise is an important part of home treatment for people with parkinson's disease. it has benefits in both early and advanced stages of the disease. regular exercise can help you:

  • keep and improve muscle strength and endurance.
  • control your weight and improve your cardiovascular fitness.
  • improve your balance, coordination, flexibility, and range of motion.
  • reduce the likelihood of becoming constipated.
  • reduce your fear of falling and improve your quality of life.

exercise also can promote a sense of well-being and improve your mood. for those who have mild parkinson's symptoms, exercise can also reduce the chance of falling.

a physiotherapist can help you learn exercises and stretches to do at home to improve posture, strength, flexibility, and endurance.

a physical or occupational therapist can also help you to:

  • plan more efficient movements for daily living activities (such as bathing and dressing) so that these activities are easier and less tiring.
  • improve balance and walking.
  • use walking aids (such as canes or walkers) correctly.

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current as of: june 5, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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