Title

Parkinson's Disease and Forced Exercise in a Community Setting: A Feasibility Study

Creator

Alati Gagne, University of New EnglandFollow
Sarabeth Makins, University of New EnglandFollow
James Walrath, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor

Jim Cavanaugh

Files

Description

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that increases an individual’s fall risk. In recent studies, an 8-week tandem bike forced exercise program was effective in reducing overall Parkinsonian symptoms. The feasibility of a tandem bike forced exercise program in a community setting has not been studied previously, and no published study has evaluated balance and health outcomes after participation in a forced exercise program. This six week tandem bike forced exercise protocol, conducted in a community setting for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, aimed to assess the feasibility of such a protocol, and to assess resultant balance and health outcomes.

Publication Date

2013

Keywords

Parkinson's Disease, 6 week forced exercise program, tandem bicycle, community setting, health and balance outcomes

Disciplines

Kinesiotherapy | Physical Therapy

Notes

This poster was originally displayed at the 2013 Westbrook College of Health Professions Research & Scholarship Symposium.

Preferred Citation

Gagne, Alati; Makins, Sarabeth; and Walrath, James, "Parkinson's Disease and Forced Exercise in a Community Setting: A Feasibility Study" (2013). Research Posters. Poster 2.
https://dune.une.edu/student_posters/2