Do you strength exercises...I have not really done much for a year or so now, and I really do feel weaker. You don't have to increase muscle tone, just aim for maintaining the strength you have.
I now have a recumbent bike which I try to ride 15 mins 4-5 time per week. I'm better at sticking to that, but when I feel tired/weak, I just don't do it...or when holidays or company comes around....bad excuses, but I use them!
Wish I had kept up with hip and leg exercises...may try to start fro beginning again one day soon!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Date
Jun 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have been really "bad" about exercising for the last 4-6 months. Just got myself a recumbent bike and will be more adherent about daily exercise. Still need to do my floor exercises for hip and back strength...but have been negligent lately.
When I do them, I DO feel much better...don't notice getting stronger, but as my PT says, we are "maintaining"!!!
Purpose:ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)(Started Jan 12, 2009)
Date
Dosage
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jan 12, 2011
60 min
Weekly
Major
None
Always
Not at all
Date
Jan 12, 2011
Advice & Tips
PT and OT trained my caregiver so she does this 3 times a week after my shower. This has really helped keep me from getting stiff or sore. It also releaves aches before they get bad. I would recommend everyone find one or two caregivers, family, or friend to be trained too. We have done an update a few months after origanal training.
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