>To the group,
>I hope as many of you as possible can find time to reply to this
>question. A client with PD has asked me about exercise. He used to run
>regularly, now walks as much as possible and wants to know if it's safe.
>While I applaud his efforts, I explained that I cannot advise in this
>area as I have no professional expertise outside nutrition. I suggested
>he speak to his doctor or an exercise physiologist. He replied that his
>doctor offered no help.
>
>Do any of you have comments, thoughts, experience or advice? I'm coming
>to believe that I can get better information from this list than from
>local professionals. In fact, I now advise clients with PD to join the
>list if they have a computer.
>Thanks for any help--
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>Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
>Editor-in-Chief,
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Kathrynne,
Exercise is extremely important. Walking is the best exercise.
Tell your patient that he should continue to walk as much as possible.
Fuad's neuro says that walking is the best therapy for both PD and stroke.
(Fuad has both)
Barb cg for Fuad PD dx3+
Barbara
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