Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can sometimes cause tremor, involuntary shaking or movement that often affects the hands. Engaging in specific exercises, such as “the coconut crack” demonstrated in this video, can help manage your tremor.
MyParkinsonsTeam has partnered with PD Warrior — an organization that specializes in providing rehabilitative exercise programs to people with Parkinson’s disease — to provide a six-part series of exercises for people living with PD. These low-impact exercises can help you increase your motor output.
Previously in the series, you saw how to warm up before jumping into a new exercise program. Then you learned exercises that can help people experiencing bradykinesia (slow movements).
Consider these steps before you work through this week’s video:
- If you aren’t accustomed to exercising, check with your physician first.
- If your doctor gives you clearance, it is suggested that you warm up prior to exercising and stretch after you complete your session.
- Try to engage in exercise three times per week.
- Feeling some muscle soreness following exercise is normal.
- Maintaining hydration, stretching, and warming up can help combat muscle soreness.