Exercise interventions for balance training in Parkinson's patients
Gunathilaka, Sachith Anushka; Siriwardana, Hasika Chandula (2024)
2024
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Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive degenerative neurological disorder caused by dopaminergic nerve cell loss in the substantia nigra, which mostly impairs movement control. Parkinson's disease can have major effect on balance and coordination on individuals, because of that making it challenging to maintain a stable and upright posture. The loss of postural control and motor function can worsen an individual's overall physical stability and increase their risk of falling as the condition progresses.
The aim of this thesis is to investigate and evaluate various exercise interventions for improving balance and preventing falls in Parkinson's disease patients. The modified literature review was conducted on four databases including Cochrane, PEDro, PubMed, and CINAHAL. Search words used for this thesis were “Parkinson," "Balance training," and "Balance exercise". The inclusion criteria chose articles that were available in English, published after 2019, and use a variety of study methods.
This literature review was based on six articles for analysis, which included four randomised control trials, one systematic review, and one implementation study. Out of the 347 initial results, 43 relevant articles were found through thorough filtering. The synthesis of research indicates that structured exercise consistently improves balance outcomes, supporting customised programs that take into consideration every individual's needs and preferences. The analysis indicates that customised interventions that, can improve functional outcomes and address balance-related challenges significantly improve standard of living for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Keywords: Exercise therapy, Parkinson’s disease, Balance training
The aim of this thesis is to investigate and evaluate various exercise interventions for improving balance and preventing falls in Parkinson's disease patients. The modified literature review was conducted on four databases including Cochrane, PEDro, PubMed, and CINAHAL. Search words used for this thesis were “Parkinson," "Balance training," and "Balance exercise". The inclusion criteria chose articles that were available in English, published after 2019, and use a variety of study methods.
This literature review was based on six articles for analysis, which included four randomised control trials, one systematic review, and one implementation study. Out of the 347 initial results, 43 relevant articles were found through thorough filtering. The synthesis of research indicates that structured exercise consistently improves balance outcomes, supporting customised programs that take into consideration every individual's needs and preferences. The analysis indicates that customised interventions that, can improve functional outcomes and address balance-related challenges significantly improve standard of living for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Keywords: Exercise therapy, Parkinson’s disease, Balance training