Effect of resistance training on balance and postural control in people with Parkinson’s: A systematic review

Abstract

BackgroundPhysical exercise has contributed significantly to the quality of life of the population. Therefore, countless specialists have established relationships between t people who perform physical exercise and success in the treatment of diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease in older adults. ObjectiveThe aim of this research is to analyse the influence of resistance training in the correlation of balance and postural control in people with Parkinson’s disease. MethodA systematic review was conducted according to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), in consultation with the PubMed, Scielo, BVS (Lilacs), ScienceDirect and Cochrane databases, based on the influence of resistance training on postural balance and control in older adults with Parkinson’s disease, highlighting as the main assessment tool the Movement Disorders Society — Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale. ResultsAfter searching the selected databases and considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this study, 10 studies were selected to compose this review and a total of 556 participants were pooled. It was observed that most of the interventions (60%) had a duration of approximately 30−45 min over eight to twelve weeks, the most used measuring instruments were the BESTest (Balance Evaluation System Test), FOG-Q (Freezing of Gait Questionnaire) and the MDS-UPDRS (Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale). ConclusionPhysical exercise plays a fundamental role in the intervention and prevention of Parkinson’s disease symptoms with regard to balance, strength, and quality of life.