Parkinson's fitness series. Gentle yoga for Parkinson's patients
Description
Faced with an incurable and debilitating illness, Parkinson's patients must relearn how to sit-up, speak clearly, maintain balance while walking, and move from a sitting to standing position. This program is unique in that it covers a wide range of techniques, which are specifically geared to and have been approved for, Parkinson's disease. Each exercise is explained in detail and utilizes safe body mechanics. Exercises are modified for those with varying physical capacities.
Runtime
59 minutes
Series
Subjects
- Physical fitness for older people (19)
- Yoga (44)
- Physical fitness for people with disabilities (5)
- Parkinson's disease (18)
Genre
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?MARC;3566386
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