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Georgiana, AL

Does anyone have a Theracycle and if so has it been beneficial?

January 30, 2022
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Exercise is highly beneficial for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

Benefits of Exercise
- Physical and Psychological Improvement: Regular exercise can help reduce symptoms such as tremor, gait issues, coordination problems, flexibility, and grip strength.
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Exercise is highly beneficial for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

Benefits of Exercise:
- Physical and Psychological Improvement: Regular exercise can help reduce symptoms such as tremor, gait issues, coordination problems, flexibility, and grip strength.
- Brain Protection: Exercise might protect the brain from disease progression.
- Fall Prevention: Helps avoid falls and promotes quicker recovery.
- Overall Health: Increases strength, promotes healthy weight, prevents heart disease and osteoporosis, and improves mood and self-esteem.

Types of Exercise:
- Aerobic Exercise: Walking on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike, climbing stairs, or swimming.
- Resistance Training: Lifting weights, even light ones, or using body weight for resistance.
- Flexibility Training: Yoga and stretching exercises.
- Creative Activities: Gardening, walking a pet, dancing, and boxing.

Recommendations:
- Start Slow: Begin with 10 minutes each day and gradually increase.
- Stay Safe: Adjust workouts if experiencing new or worsening symptoms.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of cool, non-caffeinated liquids.
- Warm-Up and Cool Down: Prevents sore or pulled muscles.
- Consistency: Regular exercise is key, but avoid overexertion.

Special Considerations:
- Medication Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea can affect motivation.
- Pain Management: If experiencing soreness, take it easier next time.
- Social Aspects: Joining classes like dance or boxing can keep you motivated.

PD Warrior Circuit:
- Warm-Up and Stretching: Essential before and after exercises.
- Frequency: Aim for three times per week.
- Safety: Keep a chair nearby for stability.

Research Findings:
- Quality of Life: Regular exercise improves quality of life, mobility, function, mood, and reduces caregiver burden.

For more detailed guidance, always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise regimen.

July 18
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

YES! It was the first thing I got for my husband. The guy came and put it together no problem. It is very safe. The safety features seem so low tech, but they work. You can choose to power it yourself through your own leg/arm power also. My husband chooses that still! My husband used it a lot at first. Then he kept quitting. Now many years later he is on it every day again. We have had no trouble with the machine-its been like 6 years or maybe 7 or 8! The only thing that caused a problem for my husband was when he used the arm motion along with the legs his back would move forward and plop back - he finally listened to me that your back should stay still. He just needs to adjust the seat to be comfortable. Unfortunately, instead of letting me help him adjust the seat, I think he kind of gave up on the arm part. I am not saying anything though because at least his legs are getting circulation. He does the legs while listening to a book on tape and that motivates him. It's a LIFESAVER because he doesn't even want to walk to the car in winter and is not walking. He is also not walking because of achilles tendon issue. So the bike is REALLY GOOD. It's totally worth the money and maybe even your insurance might pay for some of it.

February 6, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you

January 30, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

A forced exercise bicycle. It has a motor to help you use it. Suppost to be beneficial for Pd. Theracycle.com

January 30, 2022
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What is. A theracycle

January 30, 2022

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