Comments on: 6 Solutions for the Dreaded Lean: A Word To Senior Athletes

By: Susan Wowk

Susan Wowk — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:00:35 +0000

In reply to Linda Christison. Thank you for sharing your experience, Linda! That is a very interesting idea and dopamine, as it relates to the lean, would definitely be worth further research. Since most research on the lean is still fairly recent and the lean affects every athlete differently, it will be interesting to see where the science takes us over the next several years.

By: Susan Wowk

Susan Wowk — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to Newton Baker. I'm so glad to hear that Dr. Lovy has helped you, Newton! The lean affects so many athletes, but I don't think it's really one of those areas often discussed. Thank you for sharing and I'm glad you liked the article :)

By: Linda Christison

Linda Christison — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 09:22:55 +0000

interesting but there is one area that might be worth research and that is the role of dopamine. I used to be a 2:50 marathon runner but was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at 42. When my running deteriorated I turned to ultra walking. I have had PD now for nearly 16 years, I use a walking stick for balance. After walking 154 km in 24 hrs in 2018, I aimed to get my Centurion in 2019 (100 miles in 24 hours). I had trained intensely and went through 12 hrs just under 88 km, 100 km in 13:50, at about 16 hrs the lean started and everything fell apart. Research from race medicos later confirmed by my neurologist indicated Pisa Syndrome, an intense lean common to people with PD, Huntingdon’s disease and other neurological diseases (I actually tore a back tendon and was also crossing my legs over risking falling) For some with PD it’s a daily issue. Parkinson’s is caused by the part of the brain dying that produces dopamine, loss of dopamine causing symptoms such as tremor, muscle rigidity, movement interruption, slowness of movement, loss of balance & coordination, depression, apathy, lethargy….and a myriad of other issues and of course loss of posture, a stoop generally and Pisa syndrome in later stages or when under pressure. As you age you produce less dopamine could it be that the dreaded lean comes not from your muscles but your brain?

By: Newton Baker

Newton Baker — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 21:49:00 +0000

DR Lovy has helped me 3 times with the lean. Thanks for the article and the photo op demonstrating the lean!

By: Susan Wowk

Susan Wowk — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:20:25 +0000

In reply to Jimmie J Barnes. That's so great that Dr. Lovy was able to help you with his technique! Thanks for sharing Jimmie! I apologize that the picture was mislabeled. I've gone ahead and fixed it. :)