Abstract
Background: Fatigue is one of the most disabling non-motor symptoms for people with Parkinson's disease. Exercise may modify fatigue. This study examines prescribed exercise effects on physical activity levels, well-being, and fatigue in Parkinson's disease. Methods: In this single-blinded trial, participants were randomly assigned to either a 12 week community exercise program or control group. Primary outcome measures were fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale) and physical activity. Results: Thirty-nine people with Parkinson's disease were included: 20 in exercise and 19 in control. Sixty-five percent of the study group were fatigued (n = 24, mean 4.02, SD 1.48). Increased fatigue was associated with lower mobility and activity (P <.05). Individuals participated in a mean of 15 (SD 10) exercise sessions with no significant change in fatigue, mobility, well-being, or physical activity after exercise (P > .05). Conclusion: Participation in weekly exercise did not improve fatigue in people with Parkinson's Disease. (C) 2011 Movement Disorder Society
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 143-146 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Movement Disorders |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- Fatigue Severity Scale
- Parkinson's disease
- exercise
- physical activity
- fatigue