Effects of a nordic walking program on motor and non-motor symptoms, functional performance and body composition in patients with Parkinson's disease
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Data di Pubblicazione:
2015
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Effects of a nordic walking program on motor and non-motor symptoms, functional performance and body composition in patients with Parkinson's disease / Cugusi, L., Solla, P., Serpe, R., Carzedda, T., Piras, L., Oggianu, M., Gabba, S., Di Blasio, A., Bergamin, M., Cannas, A., Marrosu, F., Mercuro, G.. - In: NEUROREHABILITATION. - ISSN 1053-8135. - 37:2(2015), pp. 245-254. [10.3233/NRE-151257]
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Several studies have clearly shown that physical exercise can reduce the progression of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). However, little is known about the effects of a Nordic Walking (NW) program in PD patients.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a NW program on motor and non-motor symptoms, functional performances and body composition in PD patients.
METHODS: Twenty PD patients (16M, 4F, 67.3±7.8 years) were enrolled and randomly assigned to NW group (NWg, n = 10) and Control group (Cg, n = 10). The training consisted in 2 sessions per week for 12 weeks. Training effects were assessed by
functional and instrumental tests and motor and non-motor symptoms were assessed by UPDRS-III, Hoehn and Yahr scale, PD Fatigue Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Starkstein Apathy Scale, and Non-Motor Symptoms Scale.
RESULTS: Significant changes in resting HR, in walked distance (p < 0.05), and in lower limbs muscles strength (p < 0.005) were observed in NWg. Both balance abilities and safety with mobility were increased (p < 0.005). Significant variations in some circumferences and body composition were registered. Finally, a significant improvement in motor and non-motor symptoms was detected: UPDRS-III, HY scale, PFS-16, BDI-II, SAS, NMSS.
CONCLUSIONS: A tailored exercise program including NW proved to be an effective way to improve daily activities and both motor and non-motor symptoms in PD patients
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a NW program on motor and non-motor symptoms, functional performances and body composition in PD patients.
METHODS: Twenty PD patients (16M, 4F, 67.3±7.8 years) were enrolled and randomly assigned to NW group (NWg, n = 10) and Control group (Cg, n = 10). The training consisted in 2 sessions per week for 12 weeks. Training effects were assessed by
functional and instrumental tests and motor and non-motor symptoms were assessed by UPDRS-III, Hoehn and Yahr scale, PD Fatigue Scale, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Starkstein Apathy Scale, and Non-Motor Symptoms Scale.
RESULTS: Significant changes in resting HR, in walked distance (p < 0.05), and in lower limbs muscles strength (p < 0.005) were observed in NWg. Both balance abilities and safety with mobility were increased (p < 0.005). Significant variations in some circumferences and body composition were registered. Finally, a significant improvement in motor and non-motor symptoms was detected: UPDRS-III, HY scale, PFS-16, BDI-II, SAS, NMSS.
CONCLUSIONS: A tailored exercise program including NW proved to be an effective way to improve daily activities and both motor and non-motor symptoms in PD patients
Tipologia CRIS:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Nordic walking; Parkinson’s disease; Body composition; Functional performance; Motor symptoms; Non-motor symptoms
Elenco autori:
Cugusi, Lucia; Solla, Paolo; Serpe, Roberto; Carzedda, Tatiana; Piras, Luisa; Oggianu, Marcello; Gabba, Silvia; Di Blasio, Andrea; Bergamin, Marco; Cannas, Antonino; Marrosu, Francesco; Mercuro, Giuseppe
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