Wednesday, November 28, 2007

PNF(proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation}

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:11 pm

Post subject: PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation]

There are exercises that the PD patients may do their own to maintain flexibility.

Although it depends on each limitation and capabilities'

Can you recommend what are the simple exercises for the PD patients should not experience any pain and done it slowly and in a controlled manner?

It is to help them to improve their mobility, stability and flexibility and relieve their muscles/limb stiffness, difficulty for swallowing, breathing, communication,walking and sitting posture.

What are about some parts of PNF stretching exercises?

Thanks

Teo Kim Hoe



Post subject:A good stretching and exercise routine is a great idea in PD where exercise is like a drug. It is not known if one is better than another---yet to be studied._

Michael S. Okun, M.D.