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Maya Larson replied to the topic PD friendly recliner in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 5 months ago
I am using Signature Design recliner due to ankylosing Spondylitis, a form of severe Arthritis -cartilage of the spine (mainly) turned to calcified bone.
I read the complete details here then At first I was sleeping on the chair half-reclined, but as time goes by, I reclined it all the way back, which is almost 170 degrees, almost flat. The…[Read more] -
Maya Larson replied to the topic What was your most unusual workout? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months ago
I was watching the Kai Greene Leg workout video and saw an exercise where he is using the Leg Extension machine by using one side of it by heels. Gonna try it now
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Maya Larson replied to the topic Have you found that going to the gym increases your energy? in the forum Parkinson's Disease and exercise 5 months, 1 week ago
So due to changes in my domestic situation and a return to work the only way I’ll be able to train is on a treadmill or trainer in the morning before work. I know the trainer is no big deal but is it the same for the treadmill? Can anyone have effective speed workouts when the machine is keeping your pace instead of you? Aside from the boredom…[Read more]
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Maya Larson replied to the topic Do you find canes or walkers to be helpful? in the forum Diagnosis Information and General Questions 7 months, 1 week ago
I used Medline Standard Folding Walker the 8-inch-wide wheels roll smoothly over all kinds of surfaces and do not hang up at bumps in paving. There are many options on amazon but this one is a big improvement over my previous walker.
It is very stable, sturdy, and easy to assemble. It already comes mostly assembled. You only have to place…[Read more]
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Maya Larson became a registered member 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Maya,
Thank you for joining our forums. Please let me know if you have any questions along the way.