Exercise Program Recommendations???

Hello GJGPWP,

The Chinese Bi-Lingual Support Group in Sydney, Australia has produced a bi - lingual DVD of exercises suitable for people with Parkinspn's Disease. It is in Mandarin and Cantonese but you can see the exercises being performed and can copy them. These exercises include those which I do at an exercise group run by a hospital here in Sydney. So I can recommed them as effective especially in reducing falls

I am reluctant to give the contact details for the person whom you should contact as I believe this is aganst the guidelines of the chat room. I have this person's permission to pass on the contact telephone number and they would be happy to make a copy of the DVD available. You may have to cover postage. Would the moderator of this room please advise how we can put you in contact.

TUCKER BAG

Links to helpfull sites permitted under rule 5 as long as you have no vested interest or doing this to make money.Tucker you may list the web site on the forum without any problem.Please review the forum rules.Effective exercise is of benefit to all of us.If I find any problem with this web site I will let you know.Wish you the best. Ed

Hello, I am sorry to have been unresponsive lately but I was cut off from my LAN because somebody changed the pasword. Grrr

The exercise programme is not on a website but on a DVD produced by a suport group. I suggest that you visit www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au There you will find an email address which you can use to ask for the contact details of the Chinese Support Group. Sorry if that is a bit indirect. You could also order a copy of the book "Keeping Moving" by Richard Webber and Bhanu Ramaswamy. It is produced by the Parkinsons Disease Society of the UK and has a DVD as well. I know it only by report which calls it a valuable resurce for all levels of fitness. It costs A$20 including GST and postage.

I hope all f this helps you.

tucker bag

Hi,

I have just received a DVD titled, "Home exercise and movement advice for people with Pakinson's Disease". The DVD is produced by the VU University Medical Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Forward Motion Media, Amsterdam email [email protected].
This DVD can be found at www.parkinsondvd.com
I hope this helps, I haven't looked at the DVD yet as it only just arrived. It contains appropriate disclaimers.


tucker bag

lizzy4451,Thanks for posting those.Ed

I am new to HealingWell.com.  I have been  a personal trainer for almost 25 years.  My dad, who is a retired doctor, has had Parkinson's Disease for over 17 years now.  He has had 2 brain stimulations procedures, four back surgeries (2 in lumbar and 2 in cervical).  He takes falls almost every day despite walkers, canes.  I am sure he has torn some shoulder rotator cuff muscles, but cannot have an MRI due to the magnets for brain stimulation.  I work with my dad on several issues, at the moment rehab of the frozen shoulder do to prior cervical vertebrae problems.  When he is having a "good and On" day, we work on balance and strength of all muscle groups.  For those of you who cannot find a qualified trainer, I would be happy to try to help on line.  If I could recommend one piece of equipment to have in your home, It would be the GTS.  I am not affliated with the company, but own two of them myself.  There are videos and manuals with pictures and exercise routines that would be appropriate for any level of exerciser.  Again, feel free to contact me if you want more information or help.  I would love to help as I find great happiness in helping my dad with his physical exercise program.  My dad's doctors have all told him not to give up exercise under any circumstances, some modifications are to be made as needed.

Hi Dan,
While I believe ping pong is great for working on balance, reflexes and movement (and enjoyment), I encourage you to find a way to increase your strength training and cardiovascular training.
Strength training with elastic tubing and not free weights would be ideal for you. It is inexpensive and comes in varying resistances to accomodate the beginner to the more advanced exerciser. Most tubes come with a chart of basic exercises for all your muscle groups. If you end up looking into tubes, I suggest SPRI tubing with the huge comfortable handles. I can also put together some exercise pictures for you. The lightest tube at full extension would equate to maybe a three pound weight. You can build gently and slowly from there for injury prevention. As far as cardio, if you dont have a treadmill elliptical, or bike, then "brisk" walks as tolerated would be indicated Rule of thumb for cardiovascular improvement, would be to work you way up to 30 straight minutes of activity with a perceived exertion of at least a 5 or 6 out of 10. Again, I am not sure what your physical capabilities are exactly. If you have balance problems, doing some stationary biking would be beneficial or some water aerobics.
Lastly, a good flexibility program is a must!!! My dad has so many tight muscles and that effects his posture and movement.
Debbie

Regarding exercise all doctors and physios stress the importance of it. Exercise must be done regularly but not too strenuos. Walking is very good. I think that PD people might need to do smaller amounts..I know I really have my limits. The problem is to get a trainer who understands PD.
Think about what you are able to do, even though it be brief and basic and try and involve various parts of the body.