Hi,
I would like to know what Feldenkrais is. I have not heard of it. I
have done Tia Chi and am doing yoga. Kaiser says I do not need PT yet. But I
am interested in any and everything. Thank you Janice
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From: Barbara Blake-Krebs <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, October 02, 1998 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: Feldenkrais & exercise
> Exercise appropriate to one's condition is advocated by NPF, APDA,
et al and
>have published pamphlets with recommended exercises complete with diagrams.
>Exercise classes for PWPs have been offerred locally for many years and now
>satellite centers for PWPs include Physical Therapists.
> My personal experience with PT has had mixed results. Before and
during the
>time I was looking for a diagnosis (81-85), a lot of PT was prescribed for
my
>right arm & shoulder to no avail. After tentatively being dx w PD in '84
and
>again in '85 + a 2nd opinion, I sprained my neck doing PT exercises at
home.
>This was followed by damaging machine, then manual, traction. I have had
neck
>problems ever since. PD Meds weren't started until 1988.
> After that I took walks, swam or did mild exercises in the local
pool, &
>attended local PD exercise groups. About 1992 I also incorporated some
warm-
>up Tai Chi exercises from a video, deep-breathing exercises, and
Feldenkrais
>classes, one-on-one, and at-home audio tapes. I felt at the time that
these 3
>add-on measures helped me for the condition I was in then, but I did have
to
>watch myself to not tax my body when I was rigid. I also stopped the
one-on-
>one when I found I was taking more meds just to make that appointment.
> I am subject to more rigidity now and more weakness on my right
side. I have
>substituted weekly massages for a lot of the above. Maybe, as I told a
>visitor recently, I will review my Feldenkrais tapes and perhaps try a few
>exercises--just as soon as I figure out where I put them!
>
>Barbara Blake-Krebs (57, 1984)
>Merriam KS
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>Agree: exercise helps and group classes can be more fun. Has anyone had
any
>experience with the Feldenkrais Method --either individual one on one
>treatment or the group exercise program? It is reported to be particularly
>well suited for people with neurological problems, among them PD. Anyone
with
>first hand knowledge?
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