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Stage 1 Parkinson's Exercise Suggestions:

Work the core and don't be afraid of the floor.

Parkinson’s Disease Exercises: Posture
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Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson’s Disease Exercises: Posture

For more videos like this, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth#ff Our free Fitness Friday video series focuses each week on one aspect of fitness designed to support people living with Parkinson’s. This week's video features exercises to improve posture. Created and taught by Parkinson’s expert and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Joellyn Fox, each Friday we will release a new 12-minute video. This series is designed to build on itself and is a great tool for people with Parkinson’s, but also for physical therapists looking for ways to properly support and engage clients living with Parkinson’s. Intensity: Low Props: Sturdy chair, pillow for back Helpful resources: - Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | Helpline@Parkinson.org | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/helpline - Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons - Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/hospital-safety-kits - PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth - Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol Find us on social media! @ParkinsonDotOrg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkinsondotorg Facebook en Español: https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonEspanol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkinsondotorg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkinsonDotOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkinsondotorg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkinsondotorg What is the Parkinson’s Foundation? The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/
Exercise Recommendations for Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson's Foundation

Exercise Recommendations for Parkinson's Disease

Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone. For those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is more than healthy — it is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living. Research shows that exercise and physical activity can not only maintain and improve mobility, flexibility and balance but also ease non-motor PD symptoms such as depression or constipation. For more information on this topic, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/exercise To find Parkinson's-friendly exercise tutorials, visit: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGRDRM479GufVoWrmOiu4_98BJpgX9rV Helpful resources: - Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | Helpline@Parkinson.org | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/helpline - Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons - Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/hospital-safety-kits - PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth - Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol Find us on social media! @ParkinsonDotOrg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkinsondotorg Facebook en Español: https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonEspanol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkinsondotorg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkinsonDotOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkinsondotorg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkinsondotorg What is the Parkinson’s Foundation? The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/ #ParkinsonsDisease #Parkinson’s #PD #ParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsDiseaseResources #Parkinsonsdiseaseinformation #WhatIsParkinsonsDisease #TheParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsVideos #Exercise #ParkinsonsExercises #Fitness #ParkinsonsFitness
Parkinson's Disease Exercises: LSVT LOUD Vocal Therapy
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Parkinson's Foundation

Parkinson's Disease Exercises: LSVT LOUD Vocal Therapy

For more videos like this, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth#ff Our free Fitness Friday video series focuses each week on one aspect of fitness designed to support people living with Parkinson’s. This series is designed to build on itself and is a great tool for people with Parkinson’s, but also for physical therapists looking for ways to properly support and engage clients living with Parkinson’s. LSVT LOUD® Certified Speech-language Pathologist Angela Halpern will guide you through exercises which are part of an LSVT LOUD therapy session for people with Parkinson’s disease. LSVT LOUD focuses on increasing your vocal loudness to a level that is normal and healthy. This helps others to be able to hear and understand what you are saying. No more “what did you say?” questions! You will discover what makes LSVT LOUD unique and effective, as well as how to find therapists who provide LSVT LOUD in-person or via tele-health. Learn how to empower yourself to keep your voice strong at www.lsvtglobal.com! Helpful resources: - Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | Helpline@Parkinson.org | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/helpline - Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons - Aware in Care hospital safety kit: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/hospital-safety-kits - PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth - Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol Find us on social media! @ParkinsonDotOrg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkinsondotorg Facebook en Español: https://www.facebook.com/ParkinsonEspanol/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkinsondotorg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParkinsonDotOrg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parkinsondotorg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parkinsondotorg What is the Parkinson’s Foundation? The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/
Daily Standing Parkinson’s Exercises
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SKILLS AND WELLNESS

Daily Standing Parkinson’s Exercises

If you want to Level up and continue improving your movements and balance, then you need to do these daily sranding parkinsons exercises. Now that you are getting stronger and your balance is improving, you need to Continue your daily exercises but this time you need to stand up. First exercise is ankle rocking. Rock your ankles back-and-forth 10 times. Second exercise is marching in place. Just match and making sure you bring your knees as high as possible 10 times. 3rd exercise is stepping forward and back. Scoot forward from your chair so that you have enough space to step back. Do one leg at a time. Step forward as far as you can and then step back as far as you can. Do this 10 times. 4th exercise is clapping up. Keep your arm straight reach back then bring both hands together clapping in front of your face or higher 10. Fifth exercise is elbow bending. Try to touch your shoulder and then flick your entire arm forward 10 times. Sixth exercise is clap and twist. Clap in front of you first Then reach back come back to the middle and clap and reach back with your other arm. Do this 10 times Seventh exercise is reach down and up. First position is reach down and then reach up trying to stretch your back and keeping your arm straight including your fingers and hold it for 10 seconds 10 times. 8th exercise is reach Down and arms to the side. First position is reached down then come up and reach to the side holding for 10 seconds and repeating this 10 times. Ninth exercise is side step and reach. You will want to clap first and then you simultaneously step to the side with the arm of the same side that you were stepping is going parallel and your other arm is reaching up. Do this 10 times with 10 second hold. Tenth exercise is sit up and down. Push from your chair and pick up your buttocks and then sit back down 10 times. Then lastly, walk with your walker or your cane. Try to do more rounds if your walking path is a little shorter. Try to record yourself while doing this exercises so that you will see the difference with each coming day to continue to motivate you to keep going. Just remember to do large Large movements. #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #occupationaltherapy ================================= Disclaimer: This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only. By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program. =============================== Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillsandwellness/

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The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

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