Stig Östlund

onsdag, april 13, 2011

Low-Intensity Exercise, Drug Combo Can Help Parkinson's Patients, Studies Show


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Heralth Day
TUESDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- The difficulties with walking, movement and coordination that Parkinson's patients struggle with might be partially offset by a new drug combination and a different approach to exercise, researchers suggest.


Parkinson's patients may achieve the greatest improvements in gait and mobility from lengthy, low-intensity training such as brisk walking, scientists said. This runs counter to prior advice that vigorous exercise helps Parkinson's patients the most.

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