Dane,
Shortly after my diagnosis in 1998, a long-time friend (and
Feldenkrais trainer) guided me through an assessment and movement
training. Movement problems in PD happen when the nerve system "busies
out" the direction to your body. The Feldenkrais Method includes
choreographing alternate ways of performing the task. It's been my
experience that the "busy" path eventually "unbusies" when not used. That
allows me to cycle through alternate ways of performing tasks. I'm
grateful for the training and heartily recommend it.
I also participate in a short form of Tai Chi (Cheh) at a local
Parkinson's Center. I think that some form of stretching and aerobics is
important to all of us. Another recommendation I'm trying to include in
my schedule is Yoga.
-Working for the Cure, George
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HAS ANYONE HAD ANY EXPERIENCE OF THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD OF ASSISTING WITH
MOVEMENT AND BALANCE I AM FINDING THAT I HAVE TO RELEARN HOW TO DO
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SIMPLE TASK EATING PUTTING ON SHOES DOING UP BUTTONS AND HAVE AN
APPRECIATON OF TRYING TO RECRUIT SOME NEW BRAIN CIRCIUTS SIGNED DANE
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