The Best Way to Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease patients can choose tai chi, slow walking and other exercises according to their own conditions, but there is no “best way”. Parkinson’s disease refers to the degeneration of dopamine cells in the brain, which reduces the level of dopamine in the body, resulting in conditions such as static tremor and slow movement. On the basis of standardized treatment and rehabilitation, patients with Parkinson’s disease can choose to exercise with a small range of motion, slow rhythm and small range of motion, such as tai chi and slow walking. It should be noted that, due to the existence of some Parkinson’s disease patients “switch” phenomenon (is a long-term drug fluctuation phenomenon after taking medication. When the drug starts to work, the patient can move freely; when the effect of the drug gradually decreases, the activity becomes very slow and stiff). Therefore, it is recommended that patients choose to exercise at times when they are flexible in their activities. In addition, patients with Parkinson’s disease have poor balance and coordination, so care should be taken to prevent falls during exercise. Specific exercise programs for patients with Parkinson’s disease should follow the guidance of a physician.