Abstract

Objective: To compare group supervised exercise (GE) and individual exercise (IE) in a hospital setting, in terms of improvement in quality of life, gait and balance and social interaction. Study Design and Setting: This was a prospective cohort study in Jos (Plateau State). Participants: Sixty seven patients completed the outcome data. Measures: Daily activities were measured by the bartel index, tinetti scale (balance and gait), and short form SF-36 health survey to compare quality of life. Results: No statically significant differences were found between the two groups regarding the symptoms of PD. After exercise supervised by physiotherapist both group showed significant improvement from each measurement. These improvements were better in individual than group supervised exercise patient with all functionality scales with a smaller margin. Conclusion: Individual supervised exercise is more effective than group supervised exercise in term of improvement in quality of life, activities of daily living, gait and balance and social interaction.

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