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Power Training to Reduce Falls in Parkinson's Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Resistance Training for Parkinson's Disease and Accidental Falls. Completed, enrolled 53 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by a multitude of symptoms. Impairments in balance, muscle deficits and increased risk of falls are commonly experienced in PD.The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of two different resistance training programs on improving balance and muscular strength to thereby reduce the risk of falls in those with PD. This study will randomize individuals to one of two groups, a power training group, or a strength training group. Both interventional groups will participate in 12 weeks of resistance training, two times per week for an hour each exercise session.
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Resistance training has been shown to improve balance and muscle weakness in those with PD as well as reducing the number of falls experienced, albeit not significantly. However to date no study has investigated forms of resistance training in the same study. To disentangle which form of resistance training might be more effective at reducing the risk of falls, improving balance and muscle strength, the proposed study will compare power training and conventional strength training.