Jan 15, 2013 (Started May 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for slow movement (bradykinesia))
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support weight loss)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Sometimes
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 40 min M,W,F
Cost: $25-49 monthly

Sep 19, 2012 (Started May 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for slow movement (bradykinesia))
  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support weight loss)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (fatigue)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 40 min M,W,F
Advice & Tips: I bought a spin bike for my home so I am not limited to the times of spin classes at my gym. The bike was ~ $850.
Cost: $25-49 monthly

May 28, 2011 (Started May 01, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Support weight loss)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for slow movement (bradykinesia))
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 30 min M,W,F
Advice & Tips: after a session on this spinning bike, I walk as though I had no Parkinson's at all. The effects last for most of the day. I am gradually working up to doing it for an hour a day five days a week because it feels so good.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
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