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Tremors related to Parkinsons

Last post 03-21-2008, 12:38 PM by Sean Youmans. 1 replies.
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  •  03-07-2008, 9:11 AM

    Tremors related to Parkinsons

    Anyone know of a wrist weight that I could use with a patient that has Parkinson's?  All the ones we use in the gym are so bulky and I'm having a hard time finding something that is not so bulky.  I'm thinking about making one somehow??
  •  03-21-2008, 12:38 PM

    Re: Tremors related to Parkinsons

    How much weight do you need? If it's only a couple of pounds, then get a pair of mechanic gloves that have magnets on the back side of the hand. Do you need these weights for strengthening of the patients' arms and shoulders? Can the patient rotate his/her wrists? Can the patient still use their hands to grasp? I'm asking these questions b/c I'm a student but was a weight trainer.