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LARGE Movements with Parkinson's
- Lisa Mills-Hutton BMR(PT), B.Comm(Hons)
- May 3, 2024
- 1 min read
by Lisa Mills-Hutton, Physiotherapist
Movement with someone with Parkinson's Disease can begin to become small, slow and rigid. The positive news is with frequent and intentional practice of LARGE movements like high steps, big arm swings and large lunge steps we can retrain muscles and the brain to intentionally move bigger. Other benefits of practicing large movements include improved balance, coordination and overall wellbeing. Large movement practice can be a vital tool in potentially slowing the progression of the disease.
Check out our model extraordinaire demonstrating some of the movements we like to introduce with individuals with Parkinson's Disease and other similiar conditions.
Best In Health!
My wife was diagnosed of Parkinson’s Disease at age 61. She had severe calf pain, muscle pain, tremors, slurred speech, frequent falls, loss of balance, difficulty in getting up from sitting position. She was put on Senemet for 6 months and then Siferol was introduced and replaced the Senemet. During this time span she was also diagnosed with dementia. She started having hallucinations and lost touch with reality. Last year, our family doctor started her on Uine Health Centre PD-5 formula, 2 months into treatment she improved dramatically. At the end of the full treatment course, the disease is totally under control. No case of dementia, hallucination, weakness, muscle pain or tremors. My wife is strong again and has gone…