{"id":11974,"date":"2017-12-15T13:49:29","date_gmt":"2017-12-15T21:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medicalfitnessnetwork.org\/?p=11974"},"modified":"2017-12-12T07:33:42","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T15:33:42","slug":"five-tips-for-training-clients-with-parkinsons-andor-multiple-sclerosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/all-mfn\/five-tips-for-training-clients-with-parkinsons-andor-multiple-sclerosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips for Training Clients with Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

When training clients with a neuromuscular disease such as Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis there are many challenges. \u00a0The challenges can range from physical to emotional setbacks. \u00a0It is important to focus on the physical as well as mental capacity. \u00a0There are certain patterns associated with exercises that provide balance, core, flexibility, facial, and hand motor training, that keep the mind focused. \u00a0Below are five tips when working with clients who have Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis.<\/p>\n

\"\"Balance Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Balance is one of the first things to decrease as we get older, but much quicker with those with Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis. \u00a0One common injury is falling so it is important to focus on balance<\/a>. \u00a0Start with simple single exercises to work on balance. \u00a0Even standing with just the eyes closed can provide a challenge. \u00a0Also try unstable surfaces like a balance board or Airex-pad to challenge balance.<\/p>\n

Core Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Incorporating core exercises will help your clients with the balancing and movement exercises. \u00a0If the client can stabilize core muscles during the balance exercises it will help them to be more aware of posture and overall strength. \u00a0Plank exercises are great for utilizing the core. \u00a0Also a seated ball lift one leg while maintaining posture helps with posture when sitting.<\/p>\n

Flexibility Training<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Flexibility or range of Motion exercises combine Balance and Core Training to help improve flexibility and coordination. \u00a0There are two types of flexibility training, Static and Dynamic. \u00a0Static stretching is holding a specific stretch for 45-60 seconds. \u00a0This is great after working out to prevent injury and improve range of motion. \u00a0Dynamic flexibility is more movement based. \u00a0Exercises such as reverse lunges help improve flexibility while moving, while challenging balance and the core.<\/p>\n

Facial Exercises<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Particularly with Parkinson\u2019s<\/a> clients, they will get a look to their face that looks like there is no expression. \u00a0To keep these muscles in the face active doing simple jaw, mouth, eyebrow, and cheek movements will help keep facial muscle active.<\/p>\n

Writing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Writing is important keep the mind and emotional part of having Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis active. \u00a0Motor skills in the hand will decrease as well as focus and concentration. \u00a0So things like cross word puzzles and word finds are great for incorporation of mind and body.<\/p>\n

In summary, it is critical to use all of these tips for Parkinson\u2019s and Multiple Sclerosis training in progression. \u00a0Each client is different, so challenge them to their fitness level. \u00a0Progress or digress exercises accordingly. \u00a0Take into account the psychological well-being of your client when progressing them in their workout regimen.<\/p>\n

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Jason Williams has been a personal trainer, pilates instructor, and wellness coach for 13 years and is a graduate from Lynchburg College in Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine.\u00a0 While at Lynchburg College he was a 1st team All-Conference Track and Field Athlete.\u00a0 Jason has worked with a wide variety of clientele from kids, professional athletes, seniors and special populations.\u00a0 He recently wrote a children’s health and fitness book, The Adventures of Frankie Fitness<\/a>, which motivates kids and adults to live a healthy lifestyle.\u00a0 He currently works at The Maryland Athletic Club in Baltimore, Maryland. Find Jason at Charm City PT<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When training clients with a neuromuscular disease such as Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis there are many challenges. \u00a0The challenges can range from physical to emotional setbacks. \u00a0It is important to focus on the physical as well as mental capacity. \u00a0There are certain patterns associated with exercises that provide balance, core, flexibility, facial, and hand motor training, that keep the mind focused. \u00a0Below are five tips when working with clients who have Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis. Balance Training Balance is one of the first things to decrease as we get older, but much quicker with those with Parkinson\u2019s and\/or Multiple Sclerosis. \u00a0One common injury is falling so it is important to focus on balance. \u00a0Start with simple single exercises to work on balance. \u00a0Even standing with just the eyes closed can provide a challenge. \u00a0Also try unstable surfaces like a balance board or Airex-pad to challenge balance. Core Training Incorporating core exercises will help your clients with the balancing and movement exercises. \u00a0If the client can stabilize core muscles during the balance exercises it will help them to be more aware of posture and overall strength. \u00a0Plank exercises are great for utilizing the core. \u00a0Also a seated ball lift one leg […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":11975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[134,198,85,92],"class_list":["post-11974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-mfn","tag-fitness","tag-fitness-professionals","tag-multiple-sclerosis","tag-parkinsons"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medfitnetwork.org\/public\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}