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Strength training improves the respiratory muscle strength and quality of life of elderly with Parkinson disease

Authors :
Thiago Gonçalves Gibson Alves
Wilson Mateus Gomes da Costa Alves
Erik Artur Cortinhas Alves
Odilon Abrahin
Clebson Pantoja Pimentel
Tiago Alencar de Lima
Renilson Moraes Ferreira
Evitom Corrêa de Sousa
Source :
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 59
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2019.

Abstract

Background The progression of Parkinson disease can lead to respiratory muscle weakness, reduced peak expiratory flow and quality of life (QoL). The aim was to evaluate the effects of strength training on levels of respiratory muscle strength, peak expiratory flow and QoL of elderly with Parkinson disease. Methods A total of 28 patients were randomized into one of two groups: the control group (CG) comprised 16 participants, and the strength training group (STG) comprised 12 participants. All subjects maintained the standard pharmacological treatment for Parkinson disease, and the intervention group participated in a 16-week strength training program. The primary outcome was the measurement of respiratory muscle strength. Results The STG showed improved values of maximum inspiratory pressures (36.11±11.82 to 52.94±24.17; P=0.01), maximum expiratory pressures (56.67±22.08 to 71.04±33.71; P=0.03) and QoL (41.75±20.33 to 34±20.92; P=0.0054); there was no significant difference in the peak expiratory flow (336.11±198.04 to 380±229.57; P=0.09). The CG showed significantly decreased values of peak expiratory flow (336.88±183.40 to 279.37±125.12, P=0.02) and non-significant changes in the other variables. Conclusions Sixteen weeks of strength training improves the inspiratory and expiratory muscle strength and QoL of elderly with Parkinson disease. These findings suggest that strength training could be considered an adjunct therapeutic intervention for elderly with Parkinson disease.

Details

ISSN :
18271928 and 00224707
Volume :
59
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a86aa5e3d180b7bd70be010256b75672
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.19.09509-4