What is Bone Mineral Density and how does it cause Osteoporosis? Bone Mineral Density (BMD) refers to the amount of bone mineral in bone tissue. When experiencing Osteoporosis or Osteopenia BMD can decrease, placing individuals at a higher risk of fractures or breaks in bone. Osteoporosis is more common in post-menopausal women as their BMD levels continue to decline with age. BMD levels have shown to be lowest in the spine and the neck of the femur (thigh bone), and these are 2 of the sites tested when you have a bone mineral density scan. When you have a BMD scan, you will be provided with a T-score for each of the bone sites tested. This T score is compared to the T-score of a healthy 30 year old, and gives and indication of how high or low your bone density is. The table below shows the T-scores and their classifications for normal bone density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. How can I improve my bone mineral density? There are a few different methods in which your BMD can be increased;
How can exercise make my bones stronger? Studies have shown that therapeutic based exercises that include resistance and load bearing movements are able to MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE BONE MINERAL DENSITY LEVELS in healthy individuals and those diagnosed with Osteoporosis. These exercises have been reported to STIMULATE BONE GROWTH AND PRESERVE BONE MASS. These processes occur through a mechanical stimulus on the bone and both anti-gravity loading, and stress exerted on the muscles that surround it. Quite simply, this means that movements involving repetitive and loaded (heavy) exercises cause the working muscles involved to pull on the bones they are attached to, which in turn stimulates bone growth. When this is completed on a regular basis over a long period of time it can have a significant effect on BMD levels. What type of exercise is best? There has been a large amount of research conducted into which exercise type provides the best results when trying to increase bone mineral density. The Onero program has collated and completed multiple studies to determine which exercise type reigns supreme and designed a program to specifically include these exercises. They research found that IMPACT AND RESISTANCE-BASED TRAINING THAT IS BOTH SUPERVISED AND TARGETED provides the highest improvement in BMD. The Onero program ongoing data has shown that 86% of participant’s had an increase in lumbar spine (LS) BMD, whilst 69% had an improvement in femur BMD. Results have also shown a significant improvement in participant’s posture and a decrease in falls risk, preventing potential fractures. Overall, high intensity loading and impact-based exercise undertaken in a safe and supervised setting are the most optimal types of exercise to increase BMD. These exercises are an example, however all exercises are safely prescribed for the individual at the entry level appropriate for their health, conditions, fitness and confidence. Who can help me increase my Bone Mineral Density safely? Accredited Exercise Physiologists are the most appropriate people to assist you in increasing your BMD. The great news is that Optimum Exercise Physiology, runs a Strong Bones specific class twice a week that has TAILORED AND SPECIFIC EXERCISE PROGRAMS THAT ARE SUITABLE TO YOUR CURRENT NEEDS AND GOALS. Can't make a class, that's fine too. We can develop a program for you to undertake independently at the gym or for home. Would you like more information ...?
If you would like more information about how exercise can help improve your bone mineral density and reduce the risk of developing or progressing Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia further, please get in touch on 8873 0628 or, info@optimumep.com.au. By, Aleisha Michael, Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
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The understanding of pain has come a long way in the last 20 years and if not longer. Research on the topic has been ground breaking and has allowed us to understand pain and helped us provide better care for our clients. One area of research that is particularly interesting is around pain education and the benefits just knowing and understanding pain can have. Knowing that understanding pain can change the way your pain feels, I wanted to write this blog to give you a quick insight and understanding of some key concepts of pain to help everyone learn. Pain is always real Pain and especially chronic pain is a very complex topic, much more complex than we first thought. You may have heard stories about people who should be in pain but are not and people who should not be in pain but are, just does not make much sense right? Pain is always real, but what the contributing factors driving the pain you feel may differ. A health professional with a good understanding of pain science will never disregard your pain because they can't identify any physical reason for your pain but help you understand what may be causing or amplifying the pain you feel. Pain depends on context Pain is a complex interaction of biological, psychological and social factors. This interaction can include:
These factors that form the context of your pain may amplify or improve the pain you feel. This means the pain you feel can change just by changing the way you think and feel. Believe it or not, people have been found to have a more painful experience when exposed to heat when looking at a red light rather than a blue light because we associate red with danger unconsciously. This means a lot of factors can influence and contribute to your pain however in turn by working on changing these factors you can improve your recovery. Educate yourself on your pain The first step in recovery is to learn about your pain, this helps to understand your health professional when talking about your pain and learning about some common concepts can help you re-engage with physical activity and movement and allow you to have confidence you are not harming yourself. As mentioned previously with all the research that has been done, we now have a better understanding of what can be achieved if you know more about pain and your own pain in particular. Simply understanding pain can change the way it feels. Educating yourself about your pain helps you to be proactive and helps to take ownership of your own recovery which means you are not relying on anyone else to help you make a big difference. Pain does not always equal tissue damage The complex interaction between biological, psychological and social factors helps to understand that many factors contribute to your pain, this also helps us to understand that just because there is pain, does not mean there is tissue damage. In fact, pain is used by the body to prevent tissue damage. There is a large amount of research that has found that many people have some abnormalities on scans but have no pain and that these abnormalities are actually just age related changes. The opposite can also occur where there is pain but no abnormal changes to scans. Even the way you are told about your scans can contribute to your pain. Humans are very strong and have an amazing ability to heal or adapt. The pain experienced may be because of an acute injury or damage to tissues, but our bodies are very capable of healing, and when this pain continuous after healing, the amount of contribution of psycho social factors to the pain experienced becomes greater. When you understand that pain does not equal tissue damage, you become less afraid and more confident to move, retraining your brain system. Pain is there to protect you Pain is a deliberate and vital mechanism of the body to protect you from harm. The body uses pain to help change your behaviour that it thinks is dangerous and therefore protects you from causing any harm. The brain is at the centre of your pain system, the brain gets messages from nerves in your body that we can call “danger detectors”, these danger detectors send information to your brain that the body may be in danger. The brain then takes this information, along with all the relevant psychological and social information it has already stored and makes a decision whether your body is in danger or it is safe. If your brain concludes your body is in danger, it will produce pain in order to change your behaviour to avoid this danger. An amazing fact about the body's pain system is that it can create pain with no physical stimulus or injury. Simple thoughts, past experiences and feelings can create enough evidence of danger for the brain to produce pain. A normal pain system allows a buffer to produce pain prior to any tissue damage occurring big enough so that the injury does not happen but small enough so we don't get pain when we don't need it. This buffer grows bigger as the pain system gets more and more sensitive and overprotective because we feel pain way before our body is in danger. When your body gets over protective Like anything that happens in your body, the pain system learns pain. The more you have lived with pain, the better your pain system is at producing it. When danger messages are sent to the brain it travels to the spinal cord and then to the brain. When this process is repeatedly done, the pain system learns to respond better. This means the pain system is more sensitive and overprotective and the danger messages that are sent to the brain are turned up. When these turned up danger messages reach the brain, the brian is more likely to produce pain. The brain also gets more efficient at producing pain and the brain does not only respond to a sensitive spinal cord but also any sign of danger like from your psychological and social factors that influence pain. Resetting the buffer for your pain system to return to producing pain only when it is truly needed is an important step in getting back to your normal activities. Getting out of this the same way you got into it The reason why the pain system can become overprotective and learn how to produce pain better is because of bioplasticity. Bioplasticity is the scientific meaning of our body’s ability to adapt and thanks to bioplasticity we can retrain the pain system to return to normal. The idea of retraining the pain system starts with understanding and learning about your pain, knowing that it can be sensitive and over protective and simple things like your thoughts, beliefs and past experience can influence the pain you feel. With this knowledge you can then start to move more even when you do get some pain, eventually this movement and new belief can push the buffer of your pain system in the right direction. Resetting the pain system and its buffer takes a lot of time and patience but it is important you stick at it. Each small bit of movement is a win, each small win is remembered by your system and bit by bit you will make progress towards recovery. You are the best weapon against your pain Being proactive, looking for solutions, learning about pain, actively rethinking your own pain, trying new things and doing things for yourself rather than waiting for things to be done for you is the best way for recovery.
Over time you will learn more and more about your pain and what is influencing it, you will learn what the best strategies for recovery are and you will build your own positive experiences that can positively influence your pain experience. Recovery from chronic or long term pain is a journey not a quick fix. Seek the right advice, learn more about what is going on and take control. Izaac Boylan Accredited Exercise Physiologist The short answer is NO, exercise can actually help to improve your asthma symptoms, so why has it got such a bad rap about making it worse? What is Asthma? Asthma is a life long condition that affects the airways, causing them to narrow. This can cause a number of symptoms to present, including but not limited too; coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, breathlessness and chest tightness. Whilst Asthma is a lifelong condition it can usually be well managed with medication. Asthma is caused by triggers and there are a number of common ones that can cause asthmatics to have an Asthma Attack, causing severely narrowed airways and restricted breathing. Some common triggers can include;
Exercise Benefits?
Whilst exercise is important for overall health and well-being it also plays a crucial part in lung health as well. Engaging in regular exercise improves your lung capacity which increases the maximum amount of oxygen that your body is able to utilise. Not only this but exercise also increases blood flow around the body, in particular to your lungs and heart which promotes greater oxygen distribution throughout the body. What should I be aware of when exercising with Asthma?
What type of exercise should I be doing? No specific exercise is “off limits” for people with Asthma, although there are some exercises that will be more favorable to reduce symptoms exacerbation. Swimming is a fantastic exercise for Asthma sufferers as the air around them is moist and easier to breath but it also provides cardiovascular based exercise which promotes improved lung function, capacity and blood flow. Other exercises that are great options for asthma sufferers are walking, jogging, hiking, bike riding and general resistance-based training. Including a combination of cardiovascular and resistance-based training allows our tolerance and shortness of breath when exerting to improve through cardiovascular exercise whilst improving the strength and endurance of the muscles that assist us to breath can be improved through resistance training. If you would like any further information about exercising with Asthma, please get in touch at info@optimumep.com.au or 8873 0628. By, Aleisha Michael Accredited Exercise Physiologist. We all know that drinking water is good for us and often get told that we should be drinking more of it. But do we actually know why it is so important for us to increase our water intake and ensure that we are well hydrated? It is very common for individuals to not drink enough water day to day, but it becomes more frequent as we become older due to a decreased sense of thirst. This can lead to additional problems for those who are taking anti-diuretic medications that cause additional fluid loss. What are the benefits of drinking water?
When we don’t drink enough water, you can become at risk of dehydration. This can have negative side effects such as dizziness, weakness, low blood pressure, confusion, headaches and discolored urine. How much water should I drink per day? So how much water should we actually be consuming? The aim is to consume two to three cups per hour for healthy individuals, although this amount will vary if you are sweating through exercise, if temperatures are warmer or even just variation in our individual needs. There is also the possibility of consuming too much water particularly if you have certain health conditions such as thyroid disease, kidney, liver or heart complications. It is also possible if you are taking particular medications that may cause you to retain water, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opiate pain medications and some antidepressants. If you believe that you may be affected by one of these conditions or medications, please discuss your water intake with your GP. Tips to increase water intake.
By Aleisha Michael, Accredited Exercise Physiologist What is a disc bulge? Did you know that almost 80% of the global population experience an episode of low back pain at some point in their life, with degenerative disc disease and lumbar disc herniation (disc bulge) being the most common. A disc bulge is also known as a bulging disc, slipped disc, or disc protrusion and is a condition during which a nucleus pulposus is displaced from intervertebral space. This can happen in the lumbar (low back), thoracic (mid back) or cervical (neck) spine. Here, the side and cross sectional views of a herniated disk are shown. In a herniated disc the soft, jelly-like centre of the disc can push all the way through the outer ring (source). This can cause pain, and may or may not press on the adjoining nerve, which can cause pain to travel down our thigh or leg, and even down to the inside or outside of our feet. Should I be concerned, will my disc bulge get better? Most occurrences of a bulging disc (disc herniation) resolve with conservative treatment and resolve within as little as two to eight weeks. 85 to 90% of cases will resolve within this time-frame and without substantial medical intervention. It can be scary when you have back pain, or have been informed you have a bulging disc, but there is really good evidence to show that it will get better, without the need for surgery. Disc Bulges - a normal part of ageing process?? Recent evidence has found that disc bulges and degenerative back conditions are a normal part of ageing, just like grey hair and wrinkles on your skin. We should not fear them as being a life sentence, rather just a normal part of life. Furthermore, they don't always result in pain. The study below shows that when 20 year olds WITHOUT back pain were scanned, 37% of them had disc degeneration, and 30% of them had a disc bulge. However, with increasing age, this number continues to increase, and in our 60's 88% of people WITHOUT BACK PAIN were shown to have disc degeneration, and 69% WITHOUT BACK PAIN shown to have a disc bulge. What should I do? Listen to your body and stay as active as you can within your own pain limits. You may find paracetamol helpful in settling your pain in the initial stages. You may find that sitting is better than standing, or vice versa, or standing and arching your back a little, or maybe even laying down and swaying your bent knees gently from side to side. Whatever movement you find that is comfortable for you, and your pain remains below a 2 out 10, continue to do. As your back starts to feel better you may be able to go for some walks, or extend your walks. Backs love movement, and the latest research now tells us that rest is not the best remedy. Deep breathing has also shown to be beneficial in relaxing the musculature of the back, helping to decrease pain. What are the long term solutions for disc bulge and back pain? Following on from the initial recovery phase, an essential part of helping back pain is strengthening and this is what Exercise Physiologists are the experts at! If we can help to strengthen your back, it is less likely that physical load will irritate it, this means that you have a decreased chance of recurrence and less severity of symptoms of future episodes. We now know that pain is multifactorial, this means there are multiple aspects that affect our pain, including psychological and social stressors, nutrition, sleep and physical aspects. We can help to assess your pain and help you to understand your pain, and the things you can do it decrease pain, and improve your strength to help you to live an active life. Discs respond to load and like getting stronger, just like muscles. It has been found that in people who run or lift weights, that their discs are stronger, fatter and healthier!! What a great reason to exercise!! We'd love to help you with your back pain!! Please get in touch or book online to book with an Exercise Physiologist who has a modern and evidenced-based approach to disc bulge and back pain. We all age, it is a part of life. Ageing affects us in all different ways. Some people fight against the slower pace and changes that come with ageing while others really embrace it. However you look at it, ageing is inevitable and what's more important is that we put our overall health first and make sure we can enjoy what we love doing for as long as we can. Keep moving Physical activity and exercise are a really important part in healthy ageing. Exercise is proven to be a great way of reducing your risk of developing health issues or managing existing health issues. Exercise or physical activity can improve sleep, brain function, strength, mental health and energy levels, meanwhile reducing your risk of falling, stress and anxiety. One of the main excuses we hear in the clinic is that you don't have time, so why not incorporate physical activity into your day by walking somewhere instead of driving and catching up with your friend while walking instead of coffee. It is recommended that Australians over the age of 65 years participate in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most but preferably all days of the week. If you think 30 minutes is too long, start smaller and work up to 30 minutes, but bottom line is you want to get moving. Some is better than none, but more is better. Stay connected It is easy to lose contact with friends and family as we age but it is important to stay connected. Feeling lonely or isolated is found to increase your risk of stress, anxiety and depression and we all know this negatively affects your health. If COVID-19 and lock downs are anything to go by we can stay connected no matter what. So pick up the phone, organise a coffee, set up a zoom chat or go for a walk with your friend. Challenge your mind Keeping your mind active and challenging it is important to keep functioning the best you can. Believe it or not your brain is similar to your body in that if you don't use it you lose it. So to keep your brain busy you can try reading new books, learning new things, online brain challenges or the crossword puzzle in the paper. Sleep well Sleep is the time where your body is recovering and repairing and is vital for your body to feel good and stay free from injury. It is suggested that around 7-9 hours sleep is a great amount for your body to rest and improves your health outcomes. Eat well
Eating well and fuelling your body with the right nutrients is vital in ensuring your body can function optimally and age healthily. Try to avoid food with high amounts of saturated fats, sugar and refined carbohydrates and try to incorporate plenty of vegetables and wholegrain and organic foods. At the end of the day it is all about a well rounded holistic approach to your health. It is important to stay active, find things to do you enjoy and ensure you have a good social connection around you. If you need any further tips to your current situation our Exercise Physiologists would be happy to speak to help move you towards healthy aging. Izaac Boylan Accredited Exercise Physiologist What are sets? Are they different to a rep? All the exercise definitions you need to know.26/8/2021 Have you ever been in a gym or group class and all these words are being yelled out and you have no idea what they mean or what you are meant to be doing? We are here to help you understand what all those terms mean to help you feel more comfortable when exercising. Here is our guide to all the exercise terminology you need to know:
This is a beginner’s guide to exercise terminology, if there are more terms you would like to know the meaning of, please get in touch at info@optimumep.com.au we are happy to help! By, Aleisha Michael Accredited Exercise Physiologist. Shoulder surgery can be an anxious time for some particularly if it affects how much work you can do and if it in turn affects your financial situation. The rehab process after shoulder surgery can also be frustrating if it is not going the way you want. It is important to get it right so you can get the best outcome from your shoulder surgery and get back to the activities you enjoy and love! Or maybe just getting back to work. I have put together a few of the more important aspects and factors to consider before and during your shoulder rehab. Expectations and Adherence Expectations play a big role in a successful outcome in shoulder surgery, generally patients tend to overestimate the effectiveness of the surgery and expect a shorter recovery period. When in fact pain and reduced function can last much longer then you expect Up to 85% of patients have unrealistic expectations of how long it will take to get back to sleeping properly, getting back to their normal activities of daily living and returning to a chosen sport or activity. This is a big dilemma for you as when expectations don't meet reality at any point in time this can lead to you getting discouraged which can lead to an increase in symptoms again, patients satisfaction is reduced and no great surprise, this all leads to a decreased adherence to rehab. The reality is, if you don't adhere to your exercises you have been given or you don't adhere to the movement limitations you have been given then you are increasing your risk of the surgery failing or not providing you with a satisfactory outcome. Remember just because things are not happening the way you were hoping does not mean the surgery was a failure as everyone recovers differently and many different factors impact on recovery ability and duration. The important thing is that you keep on track. Listening to your health professional It may seem funny that I have added this in as a factor to consider but in reality the communication between your surgeon and other health professionals is really important in setting those realistic expectations. During a visit with your health professional there is so much information that is needed to be understood and sometimes bits of information can be missed or misunderstood. This is why really listening to your health professional is so important so everything is clear and understood and both you and the health professional are on the same page. Increased pain It is normal to see your pain decreased significantly in the first 3 months after surgery however pain can still exist at 6 months and even 12 months after surgery. Unfortunately some people are more likely to experience pain for longer periods or a greater amount of pain than others and these factors should be considered and discussed prior to surgery. Nowadays our understanding of pain and the mechanism behind pain is much improved and this has led to the understanding that persistent pain after surgery is more highly correlated with beliefs, expectations, knowledge, past history, anxiety and worry than what it is with structure and function. Keeping this in mind, we know that if you have higher than expected pain after your shoulder surgery this does not necessarily mean there is any structural damage. Stiffness Once someone has had shoulder surgery they often worry their shoulder will get stiff and this will impact their recovery and function when they start to try and incorporate their arm into their daily activities. After surgery you are immobilized for a period of time and then on restricted movements for a period of time and depending on who your surgeon or health professional is these time frames vary. With these restrictions of movement it is expected that the function of the shoulder and potentially its range of movement is going to be affected and in 20% of cases after shoulder surgery there is some shoulder stiffness. However of those 20% of people only 5% ever need anything done about it through other techniques. So yes shoulder stiffness can happen but it really isn't as big a deal as we think and can be overcome if it does occur. Understand your safe zones Your surgeon will address this when they see you after your surgery but I believe it is an important concept to understand particularly early on in your shoulder rehab. Safe Zones are there to make sure you are not putting unnecessary stress on the surgical site or undoing the surgeons good work. Each surgery has slightly different safe zones and safe movements as different movements put stress on different parts of the shoulder capsule. Furthermore, different surgeons have different preferences on how to treat each surgery. So for now I have a basic picture for your safe zones with zone A being the safest for the majority of surgeries. If you are not allowed to move, what to do? Each surgeon or health professional has different shoulder rehab processes, things that could vary are the positions you are allowed to be in, the amount of time in a sling, the amount of movement you are allowed to do during each rehab stage and more. The most important thing is that you listen to your surgeon and what they recommend, not your friend, relative or random person who may have had shoulder surgery also. The surgeon has completed the surgery and has the best idea of what has happened and how to best promote a positive outcome. If your surgeon is being very conservative in his approach to getting you moving, there are strategies you can use to help enhance your rehab including but not limited to using your hand and using your brain. Using your hand Small simple strategies make a big difference when it comes to rehab after a shoulder surgery, these strategies can be an effective way to make sure you continue to progress when movement may be limited.
Continual use of your hand on your affected side is a small strategy you can use to enhance your rehab, by doing so you can continue to use the pathways that connect your hand and your brain. In really simple terms, your shoulders are there to facilitate movement for your hand to be positioned to do tasks. By using your hand to do tasks during shoulder rehab you can influence your muscles around your shoulder and influence the brain-muscle connection. When using your hand it is important that your arm is supported and you are not actually using your shoulder. Really simple exercises are a ball squeeze, using the remote to change the TV channel, eating with your elbow supported and washing your hair leaning forward. Making use of your brain Did you know you can use it to enhance your shoulder rehab after you have had surgery. During shoulder rehabilitation we as health professionals try to use a concept called cross education. Cross education involves using your non affected arm in shoulder exercises and movements to try and enhance your affected side. Believe it or not it works, and it works by improving the brain's connection with the arms no matter what arm you are using. Some exercises you can do are bouncing a ball on the ground or wall, catching and throwing a ball or simple one armed gym exercises. What to do now? The above advice is general in nature and again the most important thing is that you listen to your surgeon. When you're going through rehab after a shoulder operation it is important you get help to get you on the right track but more importantly that you have realistic expectations of how you will progress. If you want any help with starting or progressing in your shoulder rehab after surgery contact the clinic and book an appointment. Izaac Boylan Accredited exercise physiologist Regular stretching enables muscles to maintain flexibility, strength and overall health. This promotes a full range of movement at our joints and reduces the chance of muscles becoming tight and shortening. This can decrease the strength of the muscle and reduces the muscles ability to fully lengthen and extend when needed. That increases the risk of joint pain, muscle damage and strains. How do I start stretching?
Child’s Pose = Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees and feet together. Reach your arms out long in front of you and lower your chest to your knees and your head to the ground. Try and reach as far as possible whilst simultaneously reaching your bottom back to your sit on your heels. Think about elongating your spine as much as possible. Cat and Cow Stretch = Start with all fours on the ground, your knees sitting underneath your hips and hands underneath your shoulders. Begin arching your spine up towards the ceiling by tucking your tail bone between your legs and folding your neck so that your head is between your arms, looking back towards your knees. Then switch the pose to curve the spine inwards and turn your tail bone up towards the ceiling and move your head to look up and straight ahead. Continue to move through spinal flexion and extension. Hip Twist = Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor, and move your arms out wide to also lay on the floor. Keeping your knees and feet together try moving your knees over to the left of your body whilst turning your head to look out towards your right arm. Then switch this movement to move your knees to the right of your body and turn your head over towards your left arm. Continue to move from side to side. Knee to Chest Stretch = Lie on your back with both legs extended out straight. Keep your left leg straight and draw your right knee in towards your chest, interlocking your hands behind your thigh or at the top of your shinbone. Switch legs extending your right leg back out and pulling your left knee into your chest. Focus on lengthening through your spine and avoid lifting your hips. Disclaimer – These exercises are a guide only. If you have any pre-existing injury or pain please consult your local practitioner before trying at home. Aleisha Michael Accredited Exercise Physiologist Do you want to find ways to keep active and maintain function with Parkinson's? Do you want to know what to focus on? You know exercise is beneficial for everyone regardless of health. You know Parkinson's is a specific neurological condition that affects not only movement but cognition and mood. And you may fear that you're seeing a decline in function of yourself or your loved one. Luckily organizations such as the American College of Sport Science and Exercise and Sport Science Australia have published guidelines for exercising with Parkinson's Disease. These guidelines help us work out what to focus on and how to do it. With a recent update from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Parkinson’s Foundation of the most up to date recommendations for safe and effective exercise treatment for people with Parkinson's, we thought we would give you an update as well. What should you do? People with Parkinson's should find ways to participate in regular exercise which includes aerobic fitness, muscle strengthening and flexibility. It is now recommended more than ever that balance, agility and multi-tasking activities be included in exercise therapy with Parkinson's. What does this mean? Well people with Parkinson's need to focus on different aspects of their movements and health to optimise their function. This means participating in:
It is recommended to see an exercise professional with experience in working with people with Parkinson's for an evaluation and recommendations to ensure the best outcome. Safety first! When exercising with Parkinson's it is important to understand the safety considerations. Specific safety considerations for Parkinson's include:
If you are even a little worried about any of these, supervision is the best way to avoid anything going wrong. Some tips for getting someone started in an exercise program are:
Remember, it is recommended to see an exercise professional for a safe and effective exercise program. If you have any questions about the latest updated guidelines and would like to know how to get started do not hesitate to give us a call. Izaac Boylan Accredited Exercise Physiologist. |
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