Exercise is a powerful tool for promoting brain health and living life with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Regular exercise can reduce symptoms, help medication work better and even slow down disease progression. But it’s sometimes easier said than done — life and symptoms can get in the way, and it can be a struggle to find a routine you’ll stick to.
In this video, Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and senior vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, speaks with Cristina Colón-Semenza, PhD, a physical therapist, rehab scientist and assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, about exercise tips for life with PD. They answer frequently asked questions from the community on this topic.
Watch the full conversation now or skip ahead to one of the questions of interest below:
- What’s the best exercise for Parkinson’s?
- How can I exercise with limited mobility or other symptoms?
- How much should I exercise?
- How hard should I push myself?
- When’s the best time to exercise?
- Can exercise be harmful?
- How can I motivate myself to exercise?
- How can I encourage my loved one to exercise?
Exercise is one of the best things anyone can do to boost their brain health, so watch now to learn more about how to make exercise accessible and fun.
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