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thanks Michael, ,but my Theracycle only has MPH measurements not RPMs -----Original Message----- From: Michael Tentis Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:59 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Cleveland Clinic study http://www.theracycle.com/articles/parkinsons-bike-study.aspx On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Michael Tentis <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I found this article > > On Aug 30, 2013, at 12:23 PM, Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I iam still trying to find out how many miles per hour I must cycle to >> reach 80 rpms. does anyone know? I'm back to 10 mph now >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ann Ryan >> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:57 AM >> To: [log in to unmask] >> Subject: Cleveland Clinic study >> >> I visited my cousin, Barb, in Cleveland over the past two days. Barb had >> been diagnosed with PD some time ago and hadn't been doing well. Her >> gross motor function, particularly on her left side, had been compromised >> to the point where she was having some difficulty walking. When I saw >> her on Tuesday I was shocked. She looked almost entirely asymptomatic. >> I knew she had been enrolled in a study at the Cleveland Clinic which >> involved tandem cycling and that she was feeling much better. However, >> the improvement I saw was stunning. She wrote this little over-view >> which she said I could share - so here it is. >> --------- >> Mary Ann (CG Jamie 68/28 with PD, died 11/20/07) >> I had a great discussion with the researcher with whom I work at the >> Cleveland Clinic research facility. She explained that the premise of >> Dr. Albert’s study is not only to regain function for those of us with >> PD, but they see some preliminary results that point to the fact that the >> cycling slows or even stops disease progression in some patients like me >> with milder symptoms. Others within my group have a harder time >> maintaining the speed required as they exercise less due to more serious >> symptoms (On days I do not cycle I usually take a fairly aggressive >> water aerobics class, so I came to the study with good stamina.). >> >> >> >> There is some evidence that the cycling can be as effective as >> medication in addressing symptoms and can possibly regenerate some of the >> damaged nerves. The trial includes stroke patients as well. While I >> understand that: >> >> · My understanding is limited, given my non-medical background. >> >> · There are many more tests to run and data to collect, including >> many of us undergoing per and post training MRIs to evaluate changes in >> the brain due to the cycling. >> >> >> >> >> She advised against firms that often advertise to PD patients as their >> stationary cycles promote passive exercise. The trick of the trial in >> which I am involved is to get me to the 90-92 rpm range on my own power, >> with some machine assist (or a fellow tandem rider), while staying within >> my heart range (117-130). When I complete the study and evaluation, they >> will give me an exercise prescription that I will share with you so you >> can tell your PD friends. >> >> >> >> Exciting stuff!!! >> >> >> >> >> >> Barbara >> >> >> >> 216-554-9100 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Barb Belovich >> >> >> >> 216 554 9100 cell >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> 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 >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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