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  • Fast walking; does it help your balance?

    Posted by Deleted User on May 8, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Some of my friends have told me that fast walking (fast enough to have somewhat labored breathing) has helped their balance.  Do you do fast walking?  How often and for how long? Do you think it has helped your balance or any other PD symptoms?

    Deleted User replied 4 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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    Deleted User
    May 15, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    I do fast walking every other day at a park by my house I’m up to 3 miles sometimes I will balance myself on the curbs and walk. I believe it helps tremendously. I’ve read that exercise can help you use your dopamine more efficiently not sure if it’s true.

  • Deleted User

    Deleted User
    May 15, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing Marcus.  That is excellent that u can do 3 miles.  how long does it take you? I agree that exercise is the best thing for us.

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    Deleted User
    May 15, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    It varies depending on how I feel around 1-2 hours I know they say we have a movement disorder but movement is what we need!

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      Deleted User
      May 16, 2019 at 6:21 am

      indeed it is…. ironically, i practiced movement most of my adult life (dancing, cycling) and i get diagnosed with a movement disorder.  go figure…

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