The effects of balance training and high-intensity resistance training on persons with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease11No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has or will confer a benefit upon the authors(s) or upon any organization with which the author(s) is/are associated.

Hirsch, Mark A.; Toole, Tonya; Maitland, Charles G.; Rider, Robert

doi:10.1016/s0003-9993(03)00046-7

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“…Moreover, PD patients who participated in exercise programs that included both high-intensity strength training (60-80% 4RM) and balance training showed improved abilities to control the stability of their bodies and were able to maintain the same level of performance over a period of 1 month after the conclusion of their training program [46]. These findings support the hypothesis that the effects of this type of training program remain stable even after a period during which a PD patient does not participate in regular training.…”

Section: Mental Disorders and Neurodegenerative Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Neuroscience of Exercise: From Neurobiology Mechanisms to Mental Health

Portugal¹,

Cevada²,

et al. 2013

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The neuroscience of exercise is a growing research area that is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the effects that exercise has on mental health and athletic performance. The present study examined three specific topics: (1) the relationship between exercise and mental disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder, dementia and Parkinson's disease), (2) the effects of exercise on the mood and mental health of athletes, and (3) the possible neurobiological mechanisms that mediate the effects of exercise. Positive responses to regular physical exercise, such as enhanced functional capacity, increased autonomy and improved self-esteem, are frequently described in the recent literature, and these responses are all good reasons for recommending regular exercise. In addition, physical exercise may improve both mood and adherence to an exercise program in healthy individuals and might modulate both the performance and mental health of athletes. Exercise is associated with the increased synthesis and release of both neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors, and these increases may be associated with neurogenesis, angiogenesis and neuroplasticity. This review is a call-to-action that urges researchers to consider the importance of understanding the neuroscience of physical exercise and its contributions to sports science.

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Section: Mental Disorders and Neurodegenerative Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Neuroscience of Exercise: From Neurobiology Mechanisms to Mental Health

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Cevada²,

et al. 2013

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“…5 Specifically, exercise programs that 1) incorporate dynamic balance practice and 2) involve motor adaptation according to task and environmental demands can rehabilitate balance impairment. 6 Dance has recently garnered attention as a potentially effective exercise therapy to address balance impairments. Frequent participation in partnered dance is associated with superior balance, gait, and reaction time in older dancers compared to age-matched non-dancers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults

Hackney

McKee

2014

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Adapted tango dancing improves mobility and balance in older adults and additional populations with balance impairments. It is composed of very simple step elements. Adapted tango involves movement initiation and cessation, multi-directional perturbations, varied speeds and rhythms. Focus on foot placement, whole body coordination, and attention to partner, path of movement, and aesthetics likely underlie adapted tango's demonstrated efficacy for improving mobility and balance. In this paper, we describe the methodology to disseminate the adapted tango teaching methods to dance instructor trainees and to implement the adapted tango by the trainees in the community for older adults and individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Efficacy in improving mobility (measured with the Timed Up and Go, Tandem stance, Berg Balance Scale, Gait Speed and 30 sec chair stand), safety and fidelity of the program is maximized through targeted instructor and volunteer training and a structured detailed syllabus outlining class practices and progression.

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“…(Hirsch, Toole, Maitland, & Rider, 2003). Each PT session generally consisted of 20 min of a basic lower extremity and abdominal strengthening program and 40 min of gait training using external visual cues, such as concentrating on moving closer to a mark on the floor or an exit sign, and/or a rhythmic auditory cue, i.e., digital metronome (APTA, 2010;Howe, Lovgreen, Cody, Ashton, & Oldham, 2003;Keus et al, 2007).…”

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The Effectiveness of Utilizing a Combination of External Visual and Auditory Cues as a Gait Training Strategy in a Pharmaceutically Untreated Patient with Parkinson's Disease: A Case Report

Dvorsky

Elgelid

Chau

2011

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics

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One major functional problem that many individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) face is gait difficulties, including a shuffling gait and freezing episodes. Proposed treatment options in physical therapy (PT) include teaching PD patients to utilize external cues in order to allow for a more efficient gait. The purpose of this case study was to compare the effectiveness of visual cue alone and combined visual and auditory cues on various gait parameters in a patient with PD, who was not receiving pharmaceutical treatment. The patient was a 71-year-old male who presented with a diagnosis, signs and symptoms of PD. The patient was seen in PT for 5×/week for 7 weeks. The main focus on the intervention was improved gait through gait strategies such as visual and auditory cues. Outcomes showed increased gait velocity, distance ambulated, and decreased frequency of freezing with visual and auditory cues compared to visual cues alone.

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Cited by 381 publications

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Neuroscience of Exercise: From Neurobiology Mechanisms to Mental Health

Neuroscience of Exercise: From Neurobiology Mechanisms to Mental Health

Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults

The Effectiveness of Utilizing a Combination of External Visual and Auditory Cues as a Gait Training Strategy in a Pharmaceutically Untreated Patient with Parkinson's Disease: A Case Report

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