This is a controlled trial to assess the effects of resistance training on bradykinesia and physical function in patients with Parkinson's Disease. Forty patients diagnosed with Parkinson Disease stage 1 to 3 of the Hoehn and Yahr scale took part in the study and were allocated into 2 groups; Training Group performed a 9-week RT program twice a week while the Control Group attended lectures on the disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
The TG performed the RT program using weight machines. Before the training period, participants underwent three weeks with eight familiarization sessions to ensure proper technique execution. The protocol aimed to workout major muscle groups and involved the following exercises: chest press, knee extension, hamstrings curl, leg press, and seated row. Training sessions lasted approximately 50-60 minutes with 2 sets of 10-12 repetitions until fatigue.
The control group attended an orientation program with lectures on health, quality of life and scientific update on disease.
Bradykinesia measured with Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, section III
Time frame: One time point; after the end of 9-week resistance training
Functional Performance measured with Ten Meters Walk Test.
Time frame: One time point; after the end of 9-week resistance training
Muscle strength measured with isokinetic peak torque.
Time frame: One time point; after the end of 9-week resistance training
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