Question 1

is there any special exercise for such patients?

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What kind: Exercise can always be tailored and should be customized for every patient given age, comorbid conditions and health status. Seek evaluation by your primary care physician, exercise physiologist, physical therapist or a certified trainer.

Question 2

why is pool exercises so good for dysautnomia patients? trying to figure out what's better.. pool. or recumb bike

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Probably Pool: In dysautonomia, their is an inability to regulate the autonomic nervous system.  As a result, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature can fluctuate dramatically in dysautonimia patients.
Pool based exercises are likely to be less rigorous, more controlled and water will help regulate temperature.  There is less liklihood of autonomic dysfunction with pool based exercise.

Question 3

can kidney patients exercise?

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Absolutely: Just make sure you stay well hydrated and don't get to point of exhaustion.

Question 4

the leukemia patient need to exercise?

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Exercise: is good for us all but we need to adapt it to our physical condition.  Please see your doctor to make sure it is ok for you then start gently, perhaps w/a brisk walk daily.  If you feel fatigue please stop.  Peace and good health. Yoga can stretch muscles, oxygenate the body, and calm the mind.  That's another possible option.

Question 5

how can you help patients exercise more?

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Education: Taking the time to talk with patients and identify their barriers to exercise is important.  Also identify resources in your community such as prediabetes programs, walking groups, running clubs, and cycling clubs.

Question 6

which exercises are best for diabetic patients?

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Total program: It is important to do cardiovascular exercises as well as strength and flexibility.A balance program is also important.

Question 7

what are some good exercises for lupus patients?

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Indoor: Lupus you need to usually avoid sun. Listen to your body and work with your doctor what is safe. I usually tell people to do a little more today than you did yesterday, for 15 minutes. Do this *every day* unless injured (then stretch), and slowly build strength, which improves immune function. Indoor swimming would be ideal in most instances.

Question 8

what kind of exercises do you prefer for sacroilitis patients?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: Sacroilitis are always inflammatory in nature either urinary tract infection  with no symptoms or auto immune disorder.

Question 9

exercises for osteoarthritis' patient with bouchard's nodes?

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While one cannot: Cure it, the symptoms can be treated. Medication, exercise, therapy, splinting, activity modification and surgery. Exercises that can help are going through a full gentle range of motion each day. Warmth helps ease stiffness, such as a warm shower or parafin bath. cold eases swelling associated with increased use.  Bouchards nodes are over the pip joints but will not go away with treatment

Question 10

what are recommended visual exercises or activities for amblyopia patients?

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Corrective wear...: ... Is the most important treatment.  The eye needs to be looking through the best prescription.  The other eye should be blocked (all under the guidance of your eye doctor). If there is a muscle imbalance (strabismus), glasses and surgery are the most effective treatments, but some eye exercises can be partially effective.  All treatments should be watched by your eye doctor.

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