Effective Parkinson’s Disease Exercises | Occupational Therapy

Are you looking for Parkinson's disease exercises that are effective and uses movements that you need to do your everyday tasks? If you are, then this video will be very helpful for you.

With Parkinson’s disease, the movements are often stiff, slow and shaky. It is important for occupational therapists to formulate exercises that will improve the smoothness of the movements as well as effective. The movements need to be those that are used during every day tasks that decreases tremors, rigidity and improves speed of movement. The exercises in this video is to be done twice a day or more in order to be able to control and improve the quality of the movements.
Also, remember to make your movements extra large. The more exaggerated the better.

Before you get started, it will be nice to be able to see your improvements. So try to record or video your movements using a regular camera or your cell phone before and then after the exercises. Like video yourself while putting on and removing a shirt or using a spoon or a fork and when you are walking.

This way you will be motivated to continue your occupational therapy. But remember, it takes several practice days before you see profound results. Consistency is the key and never give up.

In this video I am going to combine how it looks like to do the exercises while sitting and standing. We will do five repetitions sitting down and then five standing up.

Exercises included:
1. Y Stance - used when putting on a shirt
2. A Stance - used in dressing and undressing
3. Ankle to Waist- pulling pants up and down
4. Trunk Twister - wiping after toileting
5. Fencing - reaching sideways
6. Ball throwing - reaching towards the front
7. Marching in place - improves walking
8. Arm flicking - decreases tremors, shaking

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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor. 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.

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