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The Effect of Exercise on Individuals With Parkinson's Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Progressive resistance training and Modified Fitness Counts for Parkinson's Disease. Completed, enrolled 51 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this trial is to compare the effect of two different exercise programs on neuro-physiological, motor, functional, and quality-of-life issues in individuals with Parkinson's disease to determine which program is most beneficial.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Exercise twice a week for 2 years doing either progressive resistance training. The The PRE program consisted of 11 strengthening exercises: chest press, latissimus pull downs, reverse flys, double leg press, hip extension, shoulder press, biceps curl, rotary calf (ankle plantar flexion), triceps extension, seated quadriceps extension and back extension.
The modified Fitness Counts program was taken from Chapters 2 and 3 of the Parkinson's disease: Fitness Counts booklet and focused on non-progressive stretching, strengthening and balance exercises.