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Faculty Mentor
Jeff Bauer, Erik Lind, Phil Buckenmeyer
Abstract
Proper forms of exercise can be used by individuals with Parkinson's to reduce the effects of the disease. Our study utilized a unique eccentric lower body exercise program to improve gait, balance, mood, and movement initiation/control for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The twice weekly, 12 week exercise regime was evaluated through a variety of biomechanical, physiological and psychological measurements conducted throughout each of the training sessions. An analysis of the measures indicated that the exercise protocol did provide positive outcomes related to gait, balance, mood, and movement initiation/control for individuals that participated in our study
Publication Date
4-2024
Document Type
Book
Keywords
Parkinsons, Exercise
Disciplines
Kinesiology