Search Results Tagged With Exercise
Acting out your dreams- a sleep problem in Parkinson's disease
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2013/08/acting-out-your-dreams-a-sleep-problem-in-parkinsons-disease/
REM sleep disorder is a condition described as active, vivid and sometimes violent dreaming. Bed-partners describe restless dreaming that can include talking, screaming, punching and even getting out…
August 16, 2013
Are hallucinations caused by Parkinson’s?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/04/are-hallucinations-caused-by-parkinsons/
Hallucinations are often described as “seeing things that aren’t there.” In Parkinson’s, hallucinations are most commonly visual and described as objects, people or animals.
April 09, 2012
My Exercise Program
https://nwpf.org/wellness-center/my-personalized-wellness/my-exercise-program/
Exercise is an important part of your Parkinson's treatment. Tracking and logging you exercise is a simple way to stay on track with your goals.
The following exercise log is designed to help you set…
February 21, 2014
Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson's
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/telehealth/topics/benefits-of-exercise/
It’s no secret that exercise can help people cope with Parkinson’s disease, but now you can fully understand how exercise benefits your body, brain, and psychological health. Hear from nationally accl…
November 04, 2014
Parkinson’s fitness programs need to be tailored to the individual to get results
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/07/parkinson’s-fitness-programs-need-to-be-tailored-to-the-individual-to-get-results/
Begin by consulting with your medical exercise team (your healthcare provider, physical therapist and exercise trainer with medical expertise).
July 14, 2012
What is important to you?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/04/what-is-important-to-you/
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April 14, 2012
Is gambling a side effect of medicine?
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/02/is-gambling-a-side-effect-of-medicine/
Impulsivity control problems can be a side effect of dopaminergic medicines used to treat Parkinson’s.
February 29, 2012
When to see a physical therapist
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2012/02/when-to-see-a-physical-therapist/
I was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease 3 years ago and have never seen a physical therapist. How do I know when I need one?
Physical therapy (PT) helps movement and muscular strength. A physical th…
February 08, 2012
Take a Hint from PD
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/blog/2014/06/take-a-hint-from-pd/
It’s March, 2000. I’m lost in the Spandex of the Tour of Anchorage pre-race crowd. I gawk at all the super-fit athletes around me and try to reassure myself I’m prepared to cross-country ski 50 kilome…
June 24, 2014
High-intensity Strength Training Shows Benefit for Parkinson's Patients
https://nwpf.org/stay-informed/news/2014/01/high-intensity-strength-training-shows-benefit-for-parkinsons-patients/
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say that high-intensity strength training produced significant improvements in quality of life, mood and motor function in older patients with Pa…
January 27, 2014