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Parkinson’s Disease
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2008 |
First described as `` infirmity motrice''secouer the disease that now bears his name, medical science has so far been unable to unravel the cause or causes of most cases Parkinson's disease or developing a cure. However, spectacular progress has been made in treating the disease, which is known to affect approximately half a million older Americans, or one in 100 age 50. This figure does not include countless thousands of people with symptoms of the disease that are not severe enough for them to seek a diagnosis. But early diagnosis is important.
The diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is based on the patient's symptoms and performance on certain neurological and neuropsychological tests, with excluding other possible causes of these symptoms. Cases of what doctors call Parkinson's is caused by powerful drugs used to treat schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses or they are the result of poisoning by manganese.
Through medication, exercise regimes and advice on the adaptation of life, modern treatment can prevent or reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease, allowing patients to lead an active life and years after diagnosis and often for the rest of their lives because most of its victims are elderly. The late stages of the disease, however, may leave patients vulnerable to pneumonia, blood clots and bodywide infection that can be fatal.
Yoga has a major role in the management of Parkinson's disease as it emerged as an alternative therapeutic benefits and an ideal form of exercise for patients with Parkinson because of his slow movements. Following the steps outlined below can actually help people with Parkinson's disease:
Concentrate on controlling your breathing (pranayama), because this form of yoga helps in times of panic - as the feet stick to the floor during walking.
In this form of yoga, the mind is always alert.
Some exercises such as strengthening yoga postures back, a lot of shoulder movements, breathing and meditation practices to help definitely.
One of the most useful forms of yoga used for Parkinson's disease is Ashtanga Yoga. It works to strengthen the body and blood circulation increases.
The daily practice of yoga is essential because the Parkinson's itself does not necessarily weaken the muscles. The weakening of muscles is generally caused by lack of movement. The practice should be encouraged, but not enough to cause fatigue.
Parkinson's disease also lead to loss of movement of facial muscles. Pranayama yoga and other movements could help to relax muscles and those that pose a smile on the face of the patient. |
posted by neptunus @ 9:31 PM
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