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Low‐volume resistance training improves the functional capacity of older individuals with Parkinson's disease

Leal, Leon CP ; Abrahin, Odilon ; Rodrigues, Rejane P ; Silva, Maria CR ; Araújo, Ana PM ; Sousa, Evitom C ; Pimentel, Clebson P ; Cortinhas‐Alves, Erik A

Geriatrics & gerontology international, 2019-07, Vol.19 (7), p.635-640 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Kyoto, Japan: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

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Title:
Low‐volume resistance training improves the functional capacity of older individuals with Parkinson's disease
Author: Leal, Leon CP ; Abrahin, Odilon ; Rodrigues, Rejane P ; Silva, Maria CR ; Araújo, Ana PM ; Sousa, Evitom C ; Pimentel, Clebson P ; Cortinhas‐Alves, Erik A
Subjects: Aged ; elderly ; Female ; functional capacity ; Gait Analysis - methods ; Hand Strength ; Humans ; locomotor rehabilitation index ; Male ; Older people ; Parkinson ; Parkinson Disease - diagnosis ; Parkinson Disease - physiopathology ; Parkinson Disease - therapy ; Parkinsons disease ; Postural Balance ; Recovery of Function ; resistance exercise ; Resistance Training - methods ; Strength training ; Treatment Outcome ; Walking Speed
Is Part Of: Geriatrics & gerontology international, 2019-07, Vol.19 (7), p.635-640
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Description: Aim To evaluate the effects of low‐volume resistance training on the physical and functional capacity of older patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods A total of 54 patients (aged ≥60 years) were randomly divided into two groups: (i) a control group comprising 13 men and 14 women; and (ii) a resistance training group with 14 men and 13 women. The resistance training group, in addition to maintaining their pharmacological treatments, carried out 6 months of resistance training twice a week, whereas the control group maintained their pharmacological treatments. Handgrip strength, flexibility, aerobic endurance, gait speed and balance were assessed in both groups. Results After 6 months, patient functionality in the control group was reduced, whereas patients who carried out low training volumes showed significantly improved flexibility (Pre × Post: P = 0.008), aerobic resistance (Pre × Post: P = 0.006), gait speed (Pre × Post: P = 0.006) and balance (Pre × Post: P = 0.043). Significant improvement (P = 0.042) was also observed in right handgrip strength in the resistance training group. Conclusions The results of the present study showed that low‐volume resistance training improves the physical capacity of older people with Parkinson's disease. Therefore, we suggest that resistance training be a central component in exercise programs for patients with Parkinson's disease. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; 19: 635–640.
Publisher: Kyoto, Japan: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
Language: English

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Low‐volume resistance training improves the functional capacity of older individuals with Parkinson's disease

Leal, Leon CP ; Abrahin, Odilon ; Rodrigues, Rejane P ; Silva, Maria CR ; Araújo, Ana PM ; Sousa, Evitom C ; Pimentel, Clebson P ; Cortinhas‐Alves, Erik A

Kyoto, Japan: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd

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