Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on Motor Symptoms of Parkinson Disease: A Mini Review
Mediterranean Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (MJBAS), Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 214-217, April-June 2019
4 Pages Posted: 18 Jun 2019
Date Written: June 9, 2019
Abstract
This abstract discussed preamble of effects of therapeutic exercise on motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. By definition, Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive chronic nervous system disease resulted from decrease in amount of dopamine production in substantia nigra. This is characterized by tremor at rest, abnormal gait pattern (Shuffling gait), bradykinesia and rigidity. Motor complication accompanied by motor symptom due to the loss of straiatal dopaminergic neuron. There are symptoms of motor complication of PD (Parkinson’s disease) which includes postural instability, rigidity, bradykinesia and shuffling gait pattern. The manifestation of the symptom affects quality of life and social interaction. PD has negative influence on patients and the caregiver. However, research has suggested that people suffering from motor complication of Parkinson disease are managed through therapeutic exercise intervention. Geriatrics categories have been found more with PD. Available studies in the literature indicate that therapeutic protocol has to focus on: cueing strategies, balance, cognitive movement strategies and improved physical capacity. Therapeutic motor training exercise for PD patients have been designed and evaluated but only specific training strategies tailored for each patient, may produce improvements in gait speed and stride length, decrease motor and balance symptoms and improve quality of life. Furthermore, therapeutic exercise such as balance and coordination training may improve muscle trophism and postural balance and strength. It seems reasonable to state that tailored therapeutic exercise is the physical activities that is structure, planned and repetitive and condition for any part of the body which is a valid tool to be included in the therapeutic program of PD patients, considering that this therapeutic exercise may alleviate the symptoms as well as the overall physical incapacity, reduce the risk of falls and injuries, and ultimately improve quality of life and social interaction.
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