Exercise counters brain shrinkage in Parkinson’s disease
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By protecting the brain from shrinkage, aerobic exercise may
slow the progression of Parkinsons disease, a progressive disorder of
the nervous system, says a neurologist.In an editorial published online
in the journal JAMA Neurology, a neurologist recommends that modern physical therapy practices
should incorporate aerobic exercise training and encourage fitness for
patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Aerobic exercise means vigorous exercise, which makes you hot, sweaty and tired, the Dr. explained.
This could include activity such as walking briskly or using an elliptical machine.
That does not mean stretching or balance exercises are not helpful, the Dr. noted. Those types of exercises help with Parkinson’s symptoms, such as rigid muscles, slowed movement or impaired posture and balance.
But to help fight the progression of Parkinson’s disease, including dementia — one of the most feared long-term outcomes of the disease, aerobic exercise enhances factors that potentially have a protective effect on the brain, the Dr. noted.
For instance, aerobic exercise liberates trophic factors — small proteins in the brain that behave like fertiliser does when applied to your lawn, he said citing scientific studies.
Exercise helps maintain brain connections and counters brain shrinkage from Parkinson’s disease as well as from brain ageing, the Dr. noted.
Aerobic exercise means vigorous exercise, which makes you hot, sweaty and tired, the Dr. explained.
This could include activity such as walking briskly or using an elliptical machine.
That does not mean stretching or balance exercises are not helpful, the Dr. noted. Those types of exercises help with Parkinson’s symptoms, such as rigid muscles, slowed movement or impaired posture and balance.
But to help fight the progression of Parkinson’s disease, including dementia — one of the most feared long-term outcomes of the disease, aerobic exercise enhances factors that potentially have a protective effect on the brain, the Dr. noted.
For instance, aerobic exercise liberates trophic factors — small proteins in the brain that behave like fertiliser does when applied to your lawn, he said citing scientific studies.
Exercise helps maintain brain connections and counters brain shrinkage from Parkinson’s disease as well as from brain ageing, the Dr. noted.
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