The maintenance of muscle function and tone is very important in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The medication that is administration can help achieve this goal, but to fully benefit from the medication, daily activities and exercise are essential. Below are exercises that can help individuals with Parkinson’s disease by maintaining their muscular tone and power and to prevent deformities of their spine and limbs.

Here are some basic exercises for individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease:

• Try lifting up the tips of your toes every time you take a step.

• When turning or walking, try spreading your legs at least 10 inches apart, this way you will have a wider base and a better stance. It may look a little weird, but this will help prevent you from falling.

• To turn safely, try using smaller steps and with your feet widely separated. Do not cross your leg when turning. Try practicing this by walking for a few yards and then turning. Then walk in the opposite direction and turn again. Try practicing this for 15 minutes daily.

• To overcome your fears of tight places, try walking in small rooms and tight corners.

• Try practicing your balance every day. You can do this by practicing rapid excursions of your body. Try moving forwards and backwards, left and right for about 5 minutes a few times daily. If you think you are falling, try not to look for a wall. There might come a time when there isn’t a wall for you to lean on, so practice your balance, and learn to fall safely.

• If you feel like your feet are glued or frozen to the floor, a simple solution is lifting your toes. This will eliminate the muscle spasms.

• When walking, try swinging your arms. This will take some weight off your legs and help lessen fatigue. Swinging your arms will also help loosen your shoulder and arms.

• If you are having difficulty in getting out of your chair, try to rise quickly to overcome gravity. But remember that sitting down should be done slowly. Bend your body sharply forward until you touch your seat. Try practicing this a few times a day.

• If your body tends to lean to one side, try carrying a bag with weight or books with the opposite hand.

• With any task that you encounter with difficulty, like buttoning your shirt, try practicing it at least 20 times daily. The task will become much easier with practice and patience.