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cass replied to the topic Dancing and Parkinson's Disease in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m a slow learner in dancing – but I get it eventually. I always felt like my brain had to work hard and that it was really good for me. Would like to go back, but covid…
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cass replied to the topic What's the most effective exercise routine for PD? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I was doing great before covid – Y gym membership. Now I’m such an under-achiever, especially compared to you folks!! Reading these regimens might just shame me into getting my act together.
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cass replied to the topic At-home gym essentials in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Bought a good stationary bike Schwinn IC4 which sadly is on sale now, $200 less than what I paid. The whole family is using it and the footprint isn’t bad. Still feels like a good purchase. I haven’t been to the gym since March 2020 🙁
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cass replied to the topic Do you meditate or practice yoga? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
My distonia is pretty uncomfortable. I’ve been wondering if some sort of mind-over-matter would help, get me to stop tensing my muscles. I don’t know anything about biofeedback or meditation – just that meditation does not come naturally to me. Yoga is good for everyone. Gotta do more yoga
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cass replied to the topic Back pain or neck pain: Anyone else suffers from this? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I’ve been prone to back muscle spasms all my adult life. Several weeks ago suffered a severe pull in my lower back, the side that is weak w Parkinsons. Cause: likely bending/sitting in ways during gardening that I knew not to do. It is still quite weak and stiff. GP not much help. Not sure that I trust the physical therapists. Ive never seen…[Read more]
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