April 8, 2009

Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease

I personally have not read this book but have heard from several people that it is an excellent resource. Public reviews are at the bottom… -Sherri Woodbridge, founder of Parkinson’s Journey and PD patient

User Reviews Send this to a friend
Delay the Disease -Exercise and Parkinson's Disease
 
Manufacturer: David Zid
Customer Rating:
 
List Price: $19.95
Sale Price: $19.95
Availibility: Usually ships in 24 hours
Free Shipping Available
Buy Now
 

Product Description

David Zid, an ACE, APG certified trainer, has collaborated with orthopedic surgeon, Thomas H. Mallory, M.D., who is afflicted with Parkinson's disease, in the development of a Parkinson's specific fitness program designed to proactively minimize tremors and improve flexibility, stability, balance and strength. Delay the Disease contains colorful photographs of Zid demonstrating each move, as well as recommendations for exercise frequency, modification and how to adjust the workout as one improves. Parkinson's patients participating in Zid's fitness program notice improvement in walking, dressing and maintaining balance. Exercises are divided into categories (wake up call, walking and balance, cardiovascular, strength, facial and vocal, and night-time stretching.

Product Details

No details are available for this product

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this product.

Customer Reviews

Delay the disease - exercise and Parkinsons disese
 
Review Date: March 8, 2010
Reviewer: Mrs. Robyne K. Waller, Sydney, NSW, Australia
I am finding this book useful as an exercise aid to keep my body more flexible and to avoid some of the stiffness which comes with PD. I have not attempted all exercises yet - but am working on it. I have found exercise also helps to feel less depressed and more positive. Robyne WallerDelay the Disease -Exercise and Parkinson's Disease
Help When Needed
 
Review Date: January 3, 2010
Reviewer: Elizabeth K. Secor, Phila, PA
This book is like a friend. It coaxes, encourages and explains. The easy-to-use format makes it possible to use by myself. Exercises are very well depicted and there's no confusion . I'm really glad I have it, and try to devote time each day to using it.
Focus on those exercises
 
Review Date: December 14, 2008
Reviewer: newly diagnosed, NYC
Purchased with PD[[ASIN:0470073950 Parkinson's Disease For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness)) which provides a wide range of information about PD and includes an excellent illustrated chapter on diet and exercise.

I like that Delay the Disease -Exercise and Parkinson's Disease is a spiral book with diagrams. Guidance is provided to help design a weekly schedule. Exercises are grouped by degree of difficulty and tabs allow speedy reference to them while you are working out.

Dummies is my reference tool but this book is used every day. I envision tossing this into my suitcase when travelling to ensure I do my exercises.
exercise for PD people
 
Review Date: November 1, 2008
Reviewer: Kelley Walrath,
This is an excellent guide to things that will keep you flexible and balanced - so important in PD.
Delay the Disease
 
Review Date: September 1, 2008
Reviewer: nancyg,
Great book. Exercises all have pictures clearly showing what to do and there are 3 levels of difficulty so people can use this at different stages of the disease. Organized my workout.
Bookmark and Share

Other articles you might like;

Filed under PD Book Reviews by

Permalink Print Comment

Leave a Comment