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The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle (occasionally, a tricycle) designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side-by-side) instead of the number of riders. A bike with two riders side-by-side is called a sociable.
Advice & Tips:
I have purchased a theracycle and pump it for 60 minutes 3 days a week.
Jan 19, 2013
(Started May 15, 2012)
Effectiveness
Moderate
(for mobility decreased)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Usually
Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
60 min
M,W,F
Jun 11, 2010
(Started May 15, 2012)
Effectiveness
Slight
(for mobility decreased)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Usually
Burden
A little hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I've just begun this exercise and expect to work up to 45 minutes 5 days a week. I'm doing this because I understand that the Cleveland Clinic is doing research on bicycle riding as a means to reduce PD symptoms.
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Apr 22, 2010
(Started Jan 27, 2010)
Effectiveness
Moderate
(for exercise)
Side effects
None
Adherence
Usually
Burden
A little hard to take
Dosage:
30 min
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I loved both the physical and social aspects. I plan to start again in the fall.
0helpful marks
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