Neurologist Sara Casagrande, from Hospital das Clínicas, emphasized the crucial importance of physical activity in the treatment of Parkinson during her participation in the program CNN Vital Signs presented by Doctor Roberto Kalil.
According to the expert, regular exercise is considered a fundamental treatment, being the only one with proven impact on patient neuroprotection.
“Physical activity, before we think of advanced treatments, is the only treatment that has an impact on neuroprotection,” she said.
The neurologist recommends that patients diagnosed with Parkinson, as well as people with family history or risk factors, should prioritize physical activity as an essential part of their care regime.
Sara Casagrande compared exercise recommendations for patients with Parkinson to cardiological guidelines, emphasizing the importance of heart rate and body movement.
“It is very similar even with the recommendation today of cardiology,” explained Casagrande, noting that the positive impact of physical activity has been consistently proven by studies over the years.
Multidisciplinary approach and advances in treatment
In addition to physical activity, the expert mentioned the importance of rehabilitation, including physical therapy and speech therapy, as essential components of treatment. Casagrande also addressed advances in drug treatments, highlighting how they have significantly improved patients’ quality of life in recent decades.
“What we have seen from changing the lives of these patients today, we have patients who are in the population, have a plane pilot, there are patients who are a journalist, who has the disease, are well,” said the neurologist, highlighting the progress achieved in the management of the condition.
Casagrande emphasized the importance of demystify Parkinsonemphasizing that, although Levodopa has been used for 50 years, the combination of modern treatments has provided a considerable quality of life for patients.
This integrated approach, combining physical activity, rehabilitation and proper medication, has allowed many individuals with Parkinson to maintain an active and productive life.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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