External Counterpulsation

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EFFECT OF ENHANCED EXTERNAL COUNTER PULSATION (EECP) ON BALANCE, MOTOR AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION IN VASCULAR PARKINSONISM - A CASE REPORT

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Enhanced Parkinson's gait, reduced fall risk, and improved cognitive function through multimodal rehabilitation combined with rivastigmine treatment

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What is EECP therapy: my.clevelandclinic.org/heal...

Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy is chest pain therapy approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It treats long-term chest pain or pressure (chronic stable angina) that doesn’t respond to other treatments. EECP therapy may also be recommended for some people who need a procedure to restore blood flow to their heart and aren’t eligible for surgery.

EECP therapy uses pressure to improve your blood flow. It's a noninvasive, outpatient treatment. You typically receive the treatment over seven weeks.

This type of therapy can reduce your need for medication and increase your ability to be active without experiencing symptoms. Side effects are usually minor. Your healthcare provider can help determine if you are eligible for EECP treatment.

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I don’t know that its good for everyone with Parkinson’s. But I use intensive exercise on a stationary bike to try to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. I do that several times a week. For me the exercise is done either on a spinning bike or a Peloton. I track my heart rate and try to keep it in the area of 50% of my maximum heart rate for 30 minutes. It usually takes me about 10-15 minutes to get my heart rate up. Then another half hour keeeping it there. I also stretch and lift (light) weights. I’m still recovering from a spinal fusion from last year so I’m a bit slower than I’d like to be. I hope this is helpful.