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- Title
PHYSICAL EXERCISE MODERATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND COGNITIVE OUCOMES IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE PATIENTS.
- Authors
ANY, DOCU AXELERAD; MIRELA, DAMIAN
- Abstract
Aims. Exercise is essential to maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic illness. Studies show that exercise can improve symptoms related to Parkinson's disease. The purpose of this paper is to discover the reasons why the adoption of a regular exercise regime can improve mobility and quality of life in Parkinson's disease. Methods. A lot of 10 patients with Parkinson's disease has been analyzed from a neurological point of view, taking into consideration the participation of the patient's lot into a sport program. The programs generally consisted of 40-60 minutes of balance exercises, but also exercises designed to strengthen the body's muscles, but especially the muscles of the legs. A series of psychological analyses and tests using the questionnaire method were applied to patients before and after practicing sports programs, on cognitive, emotional, depression, anxiety and quality of life. The comparison was made with a lot consisting of 10 patients with Parkinson's disease, the control group, that did not perform any sport activity. The both group of patients were on the same stage on Hoehn and Yahr Scale. Results. One of the goals of the exercises is to prevent a possible fall, because people with Parkinson's disease may be affected by their ability to control their body movements. Motor disorders caused by Parkinson's disease cause emotional and cognitive difficulties, but studies showed that working on muscle balance can improve patients' mental and emotional states, because patients with Parkinson's disease often have associated emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety and irritability, insomnia. Our sport group of Parkinson's disease patients showed improvements, in comparison with the control group regarding to Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS). Conclusions. A variety of studies were made, with the results consisting of the improvement of the life of patients with Parkinson's disease through the prism of sport and physical activity. Exercise can improve movement, thinking and memory. Also, physical exercises can have a positive impact on the physical appearance, mood and social interactions.
- Subjects
IRRITABILITY (Psychology); EXERCISE; LEG exercises; PARKINSON'S disease; PSYCHOLOGICAL tests; MOVEMENT disorders; PATIENT participation
- Publication
Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education & Sport/Science, Movement & Health, 2020, Vol 20, p209
- ISSN
2285-777X
- Publication type
Article