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Hi, I don't have PD. I joined this list because I'm a graduate student with an interest in PD. However, I do have a mild case of cerebral palsy(CP). Basically, the CP makes me slower & clumsier than the average person. There are many exercises I'd probably enjoy, but can't do. For instance, I can no longer swim or bike. However, at the Recreation center here at IU, I go to deep water fitness. We wear floatation belts & gloves & do exercises such as jumping jacks, or cross country ski moves in the water. Exercises are non-impact & effectiveness is from water resistance. I certainly can't keep up with the other participants, but who cares? The floatation belt company provided booklets which describe exercises & warm-up, strength, aerobic, cool down. The exercise method was developed for injured athletes. The method is recommended for anyone, injured, disabled or not. I'm not affiliated with the company; I'm an enthusiast. It's my understanding that float belts, etc are available at sporting goods stores. For info about the brand we use & about the booklet AquaJogger Water Workout Gear Excel Sport Science INC PO Bx 5612 Eugene, OR 97405 (503)484-2454 Fax (503)484-0501 Surely exercises can be adapted to individual needs while keeping the benefits of non-impact & bouyancy. Hope someone on this list can benefit. Kim Russell On Mon, 20 May 1996, Barbara Jarjoura wrote: > >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-- > >-- > >Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > >Editor-in-Chief, > >"Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" > >Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 > >http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar > >Contact Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, > >< [log in to unmask]> > > > > 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 > [log in to unmask] >