- Researchers looked at 156 randomized controlled trials which compared the benefits of engaging in one type of physical exercise for adults with Parkinson’s disease to another type of exercise, a control group, or both.
- They observed that many types of exercise proved beneficial for people with Parkinson’s compared to no exercise.
- Researchers found little evidence that certain types of exercises work better than others.
- Specific motor symptoms may be most effectively treated with programs designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients.
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization that funds research and provides educational resources about the condition.
Experts are not sure what causes Parkinson’s. However, many believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors may be to blame.
The brains of people with Parkinson’s often exhibit a loss of
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Common symptoms of Parkinson’s include:
- tremors
- slow movement
- limb stiffness
- gait and balance problems.
While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, there are medications and surgeries to treat the disease. Experts also believe lifestyle modifications can help.
A systemic review and network meta-analysis about the benefits of Parkinson’s patients undertaking regimens of physical exercise to manage the disease was recently published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
For more than
The Parkinson’s Outcomes Project, a clinical study of more than…
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