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Do This Parkinson’s Ball Exercise To Help With Balance and Cognitive Functioning

Balance is a complex interaction between many systems in the human body: our feet, eyes, head, and neck tell us where we are in space. Our core strength affects posture, which helps with balance and gait. With Parkinson’s, any or a number of these systems can contribute to balance issues and falling. We need to challenge our body and brains every day.

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Low Back Pain Due to Parkinson’s Disease? Do This Seated Posture Exercise Daily

I get a lot of requests for lower back exercises you can do in a chair. Today’s exercise is a must to keep your lower back healthy and mobile. If your pelvis and lumbar spine are moving correctly, your balance and posture will be better and your lower back will not be as tight, which means less pain. Learn how to be an active sitter!

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Balance Issues With Parkinson’s? Watch This Video!

Loss of balance and falling are the most dangerous symptoms of Parkinson’s and other neuromuscular conditions. It’s terrible to hear about people falling and breaking bones, but the aftermath of a bad fall can be even worse. Prolonged bed rest causes decreased lung expansion and a high risk of aspiration, leading to pneumonia.

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