I just asked for permission to post this to the net.
Pat is a Registered Massage Therapist, I found her
answer to be very interesting.
just me,
Marjorie
>Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 21:19:35 -0400
>From: Pat Higgo <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: Marjorie Moorefield <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Both PD & Non PD
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> As to your question
>about foot cramps and curled toes.................yes, the one can lead to the
>other. In the instance of Parkinson's, areas that experience cramping have a
>tendancy to eventually progress to a more constant dystonia (an excessive
>increase
>in muscle tone). This can lead to "postural" deviations such as toe curling,
>which if left to it's own devices will then result in joint contractures
>and bony
>changes. This is why stretching and range of motion exercises are so
>important,
>as well as orthopedic supports which will keep the feet in as natural of a
>positioning as possible. Does that help some with your question? I must
>admit
>that I rather enjoy it when questions fall into the areas that I have studied.
>Makes me feel like I really did learn something. :O) Have a good night and a
>much better day tomorrow.
>Peace
>Pat
>
>"Marjorie L. Moorefield" wrote:
>
> > First, let me thank everyone for your love and concern.
> > I haven't felt a bit good today, there is just something about
> > lying on a hard cervical collar for 25 minutes with a neck which
> > is sore,even to my touch, which doesn't lead to feeling great
> > today, but I'm sure tomorrow I'll be just fine. Thanks!
> >
> > Then for PD:
> > I put this in last week but maybe some of you missed it,
> > are curled toes, and foot cramps the same thing? Could
> > foot cramps cause curled toes later?
> >
> > just me,
> > Marjorie
