Playford, E. Diane (2011) Exercise and Parkinson's disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 82 (11). p. 1185. doi:DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2011-300987

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Abstract

As adults age muscle mass and strength diminish.1 The reasons for this are multifactorial and the consequences significant. Adding specific age-related declines in muscle mass and strength to a sedentary life style results in unsteadiness, falls, fear of falling and limitation of activity. Compound this ‘normal’ change with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease with the attendant bradykinesia and postural instability and falling becomes an integral part of life. About 70–80% of people with Parkinson's disease report falls; if they are not prepared to fall, then they will be unable to walk.2 Goodwin et al3 (see page 1232) report a parallel group randomised controlled trial to compare the impact of an exercise programme with usual care in Parkinson's disease. They demonstrate that a strength and balance training programme improves balance, reduces fear of falling and increases recreational physical activity for people with Parkinson's disease.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Social Science & Systems in Health (SSSH) Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Publisher:	B M J Group
ISSN:	0022-3050
Official Date:	November 2011
Dates:	Date Event November 2011 Published 19 July 2011 Accepted
Volume:	82
Number:	11
Page Range:	p. 1185
DOI:	DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2011-300987
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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