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try cycling barefoot. > Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 09:19:16 -0700 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Cleveland Clinic study > To: [log in to unmask] > > thanks Nina, still can't figure it out, my Theracycle goes up to 14 mph, > anything faster than 10 mph and my feet fly off pedals > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nina Brown > Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 4:14 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Cleveland Clinic study > > I was trying to figure this out for you and came up with the RPM to MPH > really depends on resistance. And that wasn't given. > Try this link > http://www.becomehealthynow.com/article/exerciseaerobic/990/ > > Nina > "Circumstances determine our lives, but we shape our lives by what we > make of our circumstances." > > > > > On Aug 30, 2013, at 12:23 PM, Rayilyn Brown 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn