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From: Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]> Response to: Katherine Holden Subject: PD and exercise I have found that fitness is a very important plus in the fight against PD. I still consider myself as fairly young at 56, and try to exercise regularly, mostly by cycling. To my surprise, I have found that even when I am in a shaking (Off) condition, and would not dream of driving my car, I can still ride and control a bicycle! The only word of caution which I would suggest is that the tremor and muscular rigidity associated with PD can place considerable stress on the joints - I have some pain from partial collapse of the pads between the vertebrae in my neck, definitely caused by PD, so it is advisable to choose a form of exercise which does not cause excessive stress to a few specific joints, particularly if they are already stressed by PD. Remember: PD can affect literally any part of the body and we are all different, so can only offer general advice. Regards, Brian Collins