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Yes, barefoot is better! On 5 September 2013 12:07, Rayilyn Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I'm always barefoot > > -----Original Message----- From: A Phillips > Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 6:14 AM > > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Cleveland Clinic study > > 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/<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]** >> utoronto.ca <[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]** >> utoronto.ca <[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]** >> utoronto.ca <[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]** >> utoronto.ca <[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]** > utoronto.ca <[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]** > utoronto.ca <[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