Research shows that exercise not only improves many <Parkinson’s> symptoms, such as balance, motor dysfunction, and posture, but also helps with non-motor symptoms including #depression, constipation, and even cognitive decline.
How much exercise do I need as a Parkinson’s patient? ⭐
Parkinson’s Foundation: Parkinson’s Outcomes Project
“The data shows that individuals with Parkinson’s should engage in at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week to improve quality of life.”
Case Sharing 🧓
This gentleman has been living with Parkinson’s for many years. Due to multiple falls, his condition worsened—he experienced difficulty walking, a hunched posture, freezing of gait, and declines in thinking and judgment abilities.
However, with the continuous support of his wife and family, he received both medical treatment and physiotherapy.
Through our targeted training programs including #aerobicexercise, #balancetraining, #strengthtraining, #gaittraining, and #functionaltraining, his condition has improved and his independence has significantly increased.
Although his condition is still unstable, under supervision he is now able to perform activities such as squatting, climbing stairs, and getting up from the ground independently.
Patients with <Parkinson’s> require continuous medication and regular exercise. As long as the patient can exercise safely, the type of activity is not restricted: #taichi, #squaredancing, running, cycling, #pilates (#pilates), etc.However, if the patient is at high risk of falling, it is important to seek professional medical advice and structured rehabilitation training.
#physiotherapy #hockphysio #butterworth #bukitmertajam #parkinson #rehabilitation #recovery
