Hold Me Closer Tiny Dancer, Skater, Skier, Biker.............

[Jerebet]

Have you ever noticed that you can do some extraordinary physical moves without effort,stiffness or shaking; even on days when you can barely walk?

Some can run, some can dance. I can roller skate. Michael J Fox can ice skate.Its almost as if our minds and bodies want to remember and perform movement that we found pleasure in before we were diagnosed.

oprah.com/health/Michael-J-...

Some PWPs can still ski,

youtube.com/watch?v=sNwxpew...(Not working as expected?)

Some can still ride a bike.

youtube.com/watch?v=aaY3gz5...(Not working as expected?)

What does your mind and body "remember"?

[jillannf6]

hi

i have read of exercise beign so helpful for people with Parkinsons - i have PSP (a rare type of Parkinsons) adn think that because i have always been fit that it might stand me in good stead for another 12 months

but i am falling over much more and freezign more and must start on an exercise bike 2 slow my symptoms and improve my balance

i do TAI CHI for balance and welllbeing - a great exercise

love jill

[Jerebet in reply to jillannf6]

Hi Jill, i am sorry to hear of your diagnosis but I admire your courage to keep moving,Tai Chi sounds wonderful. I suggest a recumbent Exercycle if you want to start cycling.I pray a cure is found soon for all our sakes.

[jillannf6]

Hi jerebet

yaah i used to use a recumbent bike at hte gym but gave up the gym as i could no longe rswim (I adored swimmign) as my co ordinaiyion had gone

the pool was too dangeous too and showers a no- go area for me

btu it woudl probaboly be worthwhule startigng again!

courage is needed

lov ejill xand a

[Helshubby]

Hi Jerebet,

I started running after the birth of our son , 22yrs ago. I was dxd in 2005 at the age of 40 and made the decision that i would not let "it" stop me from doing what i enjoyed . Since 2001 I have completed 11 full marathons , and am currently training for no.12 in May this year. Running is something i can still do ,although i can't usually walk far before i start shuffling along. I started Tai Chi 18months ago and the difference it made was noticeable - my mood improved (calmer) my balance and movement became better and my posture has become better (much less back spasms) - I think it is truly awesome but i think i may have just linked up with a really good teacher . I suppose what i'm trying to say is - if you enjoy it , do it - and keep doing it while you still can .

[grammy004]

I am hoping going to the gym with my daughter ...but for now I walk alittle each day and try to keep active because if I don't I am stiff and cannot move!

[chrismw]

Yep. It makes no sense, but I can ice skate and roller skate, do cartwheels and somersaults, but walking across the room carrying a half empty cup of coffee. . .