Abstract
Rehabilitation and Parkinson’s Disease
Highlights
Results from studies of the neuroprotective effects of exercise are mixed, one consistent finding from animal models and human trials is the lack of adverse effects of exercise and physical activity on anatomic and behavioral outcomes
Evidence is accumulating that exercise and physical activity should be utilized as key tools in the management of Parkinson’s disease (PD) across the spectrum of disease
The majority of PD rehabilitation care is provided in a tertiary prevention model of care
Summary
Results from studies of the neuroprotective effects of exercise are mixed, one consistent finding from animal models and human trials is the lack of adverse effects of exercise and physical activity on anatomic and behavioral outcomes. Evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation are known to improve physical functioning, strength, balance, gait, and health-related quality of life among people with PD [11–13], but questions remain about whether or not these approaches can substantially impact fall rates [14–16].
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