PA hguide lines Parkinsons

Question 1

true or false. People with Parkinson’s who exercise fare better than people who don’t?

Answer 1

true

Question 2

When should PA be intiated and how long should it be sustained for?
A. early in diagnosis, life long
B. A few month after to let meds kick in first and then exercise to reduce fr of med intake, keep up exercise for life
C. Never exercise it’ll make symptoms worse
D. A few month after to let meds kick in first and then exercise to reduce fr of med intake, keep up exercise until symptoms disappear

Answer 2

A. early in diagnosis, life long

Question 3

Engaging in which kind of activities improve sense of well being and improves Parkinson’s?

Answer 3

aerobic, Str, flex and balance

Question 4

Why Aerobic activities?

Answer 4

Movement of large muscles in rhythmic manner for long times,

Improve physical Fitness, str and endurance

Question 5

Why flexability?

Answer 5

increases mobility, ROM, reduce stiffness

Question 6

Improving ROM effects?

Answer 6

Posture and walking ability

-> In turn improving ADL