Physiotherapy for Parkinson’s

As any degenerative disease progresses, it is imperative to try and maintain as much mobility as possible; in my case this problem is compounded by having Gaucher disease, and I have to take great care not to damage my hip joints whilst exercising. The physiotherapist aware of these problems has given me a set of exercises especially suited to my needs. Some of them I can do in bed, which ensures that I don’t fall, and others sitting on a dining chair next to the table. Waking in the morning my body is extremely stiff, which I am sure anyone with Parkinson’s can relate to. Once I have managed to extricate myself from the bed, am washed and dressed, there is a window of a few hours when I am at my best, but as the afternoon wears on and early evening arrives, my condition gets worse, and by the time I crawl into bed, I wonder how I will get through another night. Yet one more disturbed night passes, not just for me, but my long suffering husband who valiantly puts up with my insomnia, and everything else that Parkinson’s has thrown at him. Take a look at this link, makes me think all Parkies should take up cycling! Simply amazing!