Comparison of the Impact of Various Exercise Modalities on Parkinson's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Exercise is a critical nonpharmacological intervention for Parkinson's disease (PD); however, comparative evidence on the efficacy of different exercise modalities is limited. This study aimed to compare the effects of tai chi, strength training, yoga, and home-based exercises on motor function in patients with PD.

Methods

In this multicenter, open-label, randomized clinical trial, 99 patients with PD were allocated to one of four exercise interventions: tai chi, strength training, yoga, or home-based exercises. Each intervention consisted of 12 weeks of supervised sessions, followed by 12 weeks of independent practice. The primary outcomes included the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part III and timed up-and-go (TUG)

SUBMITTER: Park J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12301928 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature