Importance of exercise intensity in Parkinson's patients | Giselle Petzinger

Posted on October 27th 2020 (over 4 years)

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While exercise is important, incorporating a level of intensity allows people with Parkinson's disease to reap the benefits of exercise. Exercise intensity can be accomplished by engaging the brain — learning a new motor skill, or by increasing one's heart rate and breaking a sweat. Preclinical data suggest that both forms of intensity matter, and likely for different reasons. In this clip, Dr. Giselle Petzinger discusses the importance of incorporating intensity into the exercise routine for people with Parkinson's disease.

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