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Topic- Flexibility and ROM
What type of exercise is best for Parkinson's?
Many types of physical exercise may work well for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) compared to no physical exercise, although the benefits vary with the exercise type, according to a recent analysis of the literature through 2021. The authors analyzed short-term results of 156 studies that included a total of 7,939 participants with PD. The smallest study was conducted with 10 people and the biggest, with 474. The average participant age was between 60 and 74. Studies were conducted globally, with the highest number (34) in the US.
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Yoga and stretching exercises counteract back pain
For people with back pain, the ability to complete everyday activities without being limited by pain is important, notes background to a new study. A team of researchers in the United Kingdom decided to focus on function when examining treatments for back pain.
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Yoga eases back pain and curvature of the spine
The strengthening and stretching exercises of yoga have been shown to increase flexibility and counteract the fear of falling (ICAA Research Review, 9[11] 2009) and improve balance and mobility (ICAA Research Review, 8[14] 2008). New reports indicate that yoga also may have a therapeutic role in back care.
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