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I have a motorized cycler and can sit in my wheelchair and cycle 2-3 hours daily while watching TV. It is no cure but I think it helps. I've done this for a year now. -------------------------------------------------- From: "George Grant" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 7:30 AM To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Exercise Program Recommendations??? > Good Morning, > I had a real shock when my physical therapist at a MAJOR rehab provider > recommended that I discontinue physical therapy because I have made so > little progress in the month that I have been attending. > Some history…..in March I had broken 5 bones in my foot….a real blow to my > mobility as I was in a cast for months and of course, this break was in > the > leg that was a problem due to my PD. > Does anyone have any recommendations for any “Home Based” exercise > programs > for folks with PD? My preference would be some sort of video program that > I > can follow. > My doctor says exercise programs of some sort are definitely recommended. > I > currently work long days so a home based program may be best. > I have a full gym in my basement…the irony is I can’t walk down the steps > to > get to it! > Has anyone had any experience with semi-recumbent elliptical > cross-trainers > like the Biodex or NuStep – did they work for you? > Any advice or opinions would be GREATLY appreciated! > Thanks!! > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn