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Nogueira Haas A, Smith T, Peyré-Tartaruga LA, Brito Fortes M, Nagy F, Dos Santos Delabary M, Koutedakis Y, Wyon M. Can Dance Improve Turning in People With Parkinson's Disease? J Dance Med Sci 2024; 28:179-189. [PMID: 38587104 DOI: 10.1177/1089313x241242632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Objective: To investigate the effects of a dance intervention on selected functional parameters during the 180° turning phase of the Timed Up & Go (TUG) test in people with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD). Methods: Fifteen adults clinically diagnosed with idiopathic PD were allocated into dance intervention (DIG; n = 7 ; age 73 ± 2 years) and control (CG; n = 8; age 64 ± 5 years) groups. The dance intervention lasted for 3 months (1 hour, twice a week). At baseline, all participants completed the Unified PD Rating Scale-part III, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-short form, and the Hoehn & Yahr scale. Pre- and post-intervention, the primary outcomes were measured (number of steps and time to complete the 180° turning phase of the TUG test) at 2 speeds (comfortable walking and as quickly and safely speed) while using the Xsens® 3D motion suit. The secondary outcome (girdle dissociation) was assessed by calculating the difference between pelvis and affected shoulder orientation in the transverse plane (dissociation angles) at each data point during the TUG test's 180° turning phase. Results: At participant's comfortable walking speed, the functionality during the 180° turning remained unaffected following the dance intervention. However, at participant's fast speed, the dance intervention group significantly reduced the number of steps with a large effect size, and the total time taken to complete the 180° turning with a medium effect size. Post-intervention, most participants in the dance intervention group reduced the affected shoulder and pelvic girdle dissociation and turned more "en bloc." Conclusion: Dance can improve selected functional parameters during the 180° turning at fast speed in PwPD. The current results should be considered in rehabilitation programs.
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- Aline Nogueira Haas
- Department of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
- Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
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- Department of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
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- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
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- Department of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
- Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
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- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre and School of Performing Arts, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK
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Kim Y, Smith BE, Shigo LM, Shaikh AG, Loparo KA, Ridgel AL. Utilizing Entropy of Cadence to Optimize Cycling Rehabilitation in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2024:15459683241268556. [PMID: 39104198 DOI: 10.1177/15459683241268556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have established that increased Sample Entropy (SampEn) of cadence, a measure of non-linear variability, during dynamic cycling leads to greater improvements in motor function for individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, there is significant variability in responses among individuals with PD due to symptoms and disease progression. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to develop and test a paradigm for adapting a cycling exercise intervention using SampEn of cadence and rider effort to improve motor function. METHODS Twenty-two participants were randomized into either patient-specific adaptive dynamic cycling (PSADC) or non-adaptive (NA) group. SampEn of cadence was calculated after each of the 12 sessions, and motor function was evaluated using the Kinesia test. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between SampEn of cadence and motor function improvement. Multiple linear regression (MLR) was used to identify the strongest predictors of motor function improvement. RESULTS Pearson's correlation coefficient revealed a significant correlation between SampEn of cadence and motor function improvements (R2 = -.545, P = .009), suggesting that higher SampEn of cadence led to greater motor function improvement. MLR demonstrated that SampEn of cadence was the strongest predictor of motor function improvement (β = -8.923, t = -2.632, P = .018) over the BMI, Levodopa equivalent daily dose, and effort. CONCLUSIONS The findings show that PSADC paradigm promoted a greater improvement in motor function than NA dynamic cycling. These data will be used to develop a predictive model to optimize motor function improvement after cycling in individuals with PD.
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- Younguk Kim
- Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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- Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Program, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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Yalçın Tavşan M, Taylan G, Zare M, Özdemir H, Tuna F, Süt N, Güler S, Gürdoğan M, Demirbağ Kabayel D. Which aerobic exercise is more effective in Parkinson's patients? Cycle ergometer versus body weight-supported treadmill. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 70:241-250. [PMID: 38948648 PMCID: PMC11209324 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.11991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
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Objectives The study aimed to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise applied with bodyweight-supported treadmill (BWSTT) or cycle ergometer (CE) in Parkinson's patients. Patients and methods In the prospective single-blind study, 38 Parkinson's patients with Hoehn-Yahr Stage 1-3 were randomized into the CE and BWSTT groups between May 2019 and March 2020. Evaluations before and after six weeks of treatment included a six-min walking test with a software device as the primary outcome and functional balance tests (Tinetti balance and gait test, one-leg stance balance test) as secondary outcomes. Both groups received 40 min of aerobic exercise three days per week with conventional rehabilitation and various methods. CE and BWSTT groups were created. The aerobic exercise program was designed based on treatment recommendations for Parkinson's patients of the American College of Sports Medicine (CE test, with the Karvonen formula, 40-60% reserve). Posttreatment and pretreatment evaluations were compared within and between groups. Results The six-week aerobic exercise program was completed by 16 participants (9 males, 7 females; mean age: 65.9±8.1; range, 47 to 78 years) in the CE group and 15 participants (9 males, 6 females; mean age: 62.5±7.5; range, 49 to 79 years) in the BWSTT group. The demographic characteristics of the patients were similar. Primary and secondary outcomes were significantly different after treatment than before treatment in both groups. There were no significant differences between the groups in outcomes. Conclusion The results showed that both methods are effective and not superior to each other. Aerobic exercise programs led by experienced clinicians can benefit patients.
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- Merve Yalçın Tavşan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Biostatistics, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Neurology, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Cardiology, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Edirne, Türkiye
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Simmons SB, Skolaris A, Love R, Fricker T, Penko AL, Li Y, Lapin B, Streicher M, Bethoux F, Linder SM. Intensive Aerobic Cycling Is Feasible and Elicits Improvements in Gait Velocity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Study. Int J MS Care 2024; 26:119-124. [PMID: 38765298 PMCID: PMC11096857 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2023-042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Aerobic exercise (AEx) has many potential benefits; however, it is unknown whether individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) can attain the optimal intensity and duration to harness its effects. Forced-rate exercise (FE) is a novel paradigm in which the voluntary pedaling rate during cycling is supplemented to achieve a higher exercise intensity. The aim of this pilot trial was to investigate the feasibility and initial efficacy of a 12-week FE or voluntary exercise (VE) cycling intervention for individuals with MS. METHODS Twenty-two participants with MS (Expanded Disability Severity Scale [EDSS] 2.0-6.5) were randomly assigned to FE (n = 12) or VE (n = 10), each with twice weekly 45-minute sessions at a prescribed intensity of 60% to 80% of maximum heart rate (HR). RESULTS Eighteen individuals (FE = 11; VE = 7) completed the intervention, however, adaptations were required in both groups to overcome barriers to cycling. Overall, participants exercised for an average of 42.2 ± 2.3 minutes at an aerobic intensity of 65% ± 7% of maximum HR and a pedaling cadence of 67.3 ± 13.3 RPM. Cycling led to improved treadmill walking speed (0.61 to 0.68 m/sec, P = .010), with somewhat greater improvement with FE compared to VE (increase of 0.09 vs 0.03 m/s, respectively, P = .17) post intervention. Notably, the participant with the highest disability level (EDSS 6.5) tolerated FE but not VE. CONCLUSIONS Aerobic exercise is feasible for individuals with MS, although those with increased disability may require novel paradigms such as FE to achieve targeted intensity. Further trials are warranted to investigate the effects of FE across the MS disability spectrum.
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- Sarah B. Simmons
- From the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
- Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
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- Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- and Concussion Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Daadi EW, Daadi ES, Oh T, Li M, Kim J, Daadi MM. Combining physical & cognitive training with iPSC-derived dopaminergic neuron transplantation promotes graft integration & better functional outcome in parkinsonian marmosets. Exp Neurol 2024; 374:114694. [PMID: 38272159 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a relentlessly progressive and currently incurable neurodegenerative disease with significant unmet medical needs. Since PD stems from the degeneration of midbrain dopaminergic (DA) neurons in a defined brain location, PD patients are considered optimal candidates for cell replacement therapy. Clinical trials for cell transplantation in PD are beginning to re-emerge worldwide with a new focus on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) as a source of DA neurons since they can be derived from adult somatic cells and produced in large quantities under current good manufacturing practices. However, for this therapeutic strategy to be realized as a viable clinical option, fundamental translational challenges need to be addressed including the manufacturing process, purity and efficacy of the cells, the method of delivery, the extent of host reinnervation and the impact of patient-centered adjunctive interventions. In this study we report on the impact of physical and cognitive training (PCT) on functional recovery in the nonhuman primate (NHP) model of PD after cell transplantation. We observed that at 6 months post-transplant, the PCT group returned to normal baseline in their daily activity measured by actigraphy, significantly improved in their sensorimotor and cognitive tasks, and showed enhanced synapse formation between grafted cells and host cells. We also describe a robust, simple, efficient, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing process of engraftable DA neurons derived from iPSCs. This study suggests that integrating PCT with cell transplantation therapy could promote optimal graft functional integration and better outcome for patients with PD.
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- Etienne W Daadi
- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA; Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Southwest National Primate Research Center, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, 8715 W. Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78227, USA; Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229, USA; Department of Radiology, Long School of Medicine, University of Texas Health at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
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Haas AN, Delabary MDS, Passos-Monteiro E, Wolffenbuttel M, Donida RG, Casal MZ, Zanardi APJ, Rodrigues LP, Martinez FG, Peyré-Tartaruga LA. The effects of Brazilian dance, deep-water exercise and nordic walking, pre- and post-12 weeks, on functional-motor and non-motor symptoms in trained PwPD. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 118:105285. [PMID: 38056105 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Motor and non-motor symptoms affect functional autonomy, mobility and daily life activities in People with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD). Brazilian Dance (BD), Deep-water exercise (DWE), and Nordic Walking (NW) are well-accepted, low-cost, and safe non-pharmacological strategies for untrained PwPD. However, no previous studies have investigated and compared the effects of these interventions on trained PwPD. OBJECTIVE To describe and compare the effects of BD, DWE and NW, pre- and post-12 weeks, on functional-motor and non-motor symptoms in trained PwPD. METHODS Eighty-three trained PwPD were randomly assigned into three groups: BD (n = 31), DWE (n = 21) and NW (n = 31), that participated in one of the interventions for 12 weeks. We applied Timed up and go at two speeds (self-selected and fast); 6-min and 10-meter walk test; Sit-to-Stand and handgrip test; Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale - III; Falls Efficacy Scale; Montreal Cognitive Assessment questionnaire; and Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39. The main (group and time) and interaction effects were analyzed using GEE analysis (p<0.05). RESULTS Statistical differences were found between groups in the handgrip test (p<0.01), the time (p = 0.04), and interaction group*time (p< 0.01) in the Sit-to-stand test. While BD improved the Sit-to-stand test performance (ES=1.00; large effect size), DWE and NW remained unchanged (ES=0.16 and ES=0.14; low effect size). CONCLUSION BD, DWE, and NW maintained most of the functional-motor and non-motor symptoms in trained PwPD. BD was shown to be more effective at improving strength in the lower limbs, when compared to NW and DWE.
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- Aline Nogueira Haas
- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Trinity College Dublin, Global Brain Health Institute, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education, Federal University of Pará, Castanhal, Pará, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, School of Physical Education Physiotherapy and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Keating CJ, Hester RJ, Thorsen TA. High cadence cycling not high work rate, increases gait velocity post-exercise. Sports Biomech 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38374655 DOI: 10.1080/14763141.2024.2315245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Gait velocity, or walking speed, has been referred to as the sixth vital sign, and research suggests that it is highly sensitive to change. Previous research has demonstrated the utility of cycling to improve gait parameters and in particular gait velocity in a variety of populations. However, it is unclear if the benefits from cycling to gait velocity stem from increased cadence, increased work rate, or the interaction between them. Therefore, the objective of the current research was to explicitly test the relationship between cycling work rate, cycling cadence, and gait velocity. 45 recreationally active young adults were randomly assigned to cycle at a normalised cadence and work rate, a higher cadence, or a higher work rate (CONTROL, FAST, HARD). All participants completed two ten-metre walk tests (10 MWT) pre- and post-cycling intervention. There was a significant interaction between group and time and post hoc comparisons showed that the FAST group walked significantly faster than the HARD group post-cycling. These results support the hypothesis that cycling at a cadence greater than the comfortable walking cadence, and not cycling at an increased work rate, increased gait velocity post-exercise for all members of our sample of healthy young adults.
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- School of Kinesiology & Nutrition, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
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- School of Kinesiology & Nutrition, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA
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Figura M, Mrozowicz A, Milanowski Ł, Szlufik S, Raćkowska E, Lypkan H, Friedman A, Koziorowski D, Giebułtowicz J. Impact of Physical Exercise on Levodopa Therapy Across Parkinson's Disease Stages. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2024; 14:1039-1049. [PMID: 38905055 PMCID: PMC11307027 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-230384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Background Levodopa is the gold standard of treatment in Parkinson's disease (PD). Its clinical effect changes as the disease progresses. Wearing off is a frequent first manifestation of motor fluctuations. Some patients with advanced PD report faster wearing off after physical exercise. Objective The aim was to assess if pharmacokinetics of levodopa is influenced by physical exercise in patients with different disease advancement. Methods 22 patients with PD (12 untreated with levodopa and 10 with motor fluctuations) and 7 healthy controls (HC) were included. Plasma samples were collected at 9 fixed timepoints following administration of levodopa/benserazide 200/50 mg for two days: rest day and standardized physical exercise day. Clinical assessment with Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale part III (UPDRS III) was performed in fixed timepoints. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to measure levodopa concentrations. Results No differences between the HC, levodopa naïve and advanced PD groups were observed regarding selected pharmacokinetic parameters. In advanced PD and HC no differences in pharmacokinetic parameters of levodopa with and without effort were observed. In levodopa naïve PD group higher mean residence time after rest than after exercise (168.9±48.3 min vs. 145.5±50.8 min; p = 0.026) was observed. In advanced PD group higher UPDRS III score (14.45±5.5 versus 20.9±6.1 points, p = 0.04) was observed after exercise. Conclusions The deterioration of motor status of advanced PD patients after physical effort is not reflected by changes in pharmacokinetics but rather mediated by central mechanisms.
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- Monika Figura
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Drug Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- Student Scientific Group NEKON, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Drug Chemistry, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
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Ringenbach SDR, Arnold NE, Tucker K, Rand MK, Studenka BE, Ringenbach SB, Chen CC. Assisted Cycle Therapy (ACT) Improved Self-Efficacy and Exercise Perception in Middle-Age Adults with Down Syndrome. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1719. [PMID: 38137167 PMCID: PMC10741653 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13121719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease is prevalent in persons with Down syndrome (DS) as early as their 30s and presents as decreased social interaction, coordination, and physical activity. Therefore, changing attitudes and beliefs about exercise is key to increasing motivation for physical activity especially in middle-age adults with DS. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of Assisted Cycle Therapy (ACT) on self-efficacy and exercise perception in middle-age adults with Down syndrome (DS) following an exercise intervention three times a week for 8 weeks. Twelve participants were in the ACT group in which a motor assisted their cycling to be performed at least 30% faster than voluntary cycling (VC), 10 participants were in the voluntary cycling group, and two participants were in the no cycling (NC) group. The results showed that both exercise groups (i.e., ACT and VC) improved in their self-efficacy after the 8-week intervention. In addition, exercise perception improved following ACT, but not VC or NC. Our results are discussed with respect to their future implications for exercise in the DS population. The results can be attributed to differences in effort required by each intervention group as well as the neurotrophic factors that occur when muscle contractions create synaptic connections resulting in improvement in cognition and feelings of satisfaction.
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- Shannon D. R. Ringenbach
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA; (N.E.A.); (K.T.); (M.K.R.); (S.B.R.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA; (N.E.A.); (K.T.); (M.K.R.); (S.B.R.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA; (N.E.A.); (K.T.); (M.K.R.); (S.B.R.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA; (N.E.A.); (K.T.); (M.K.R.); (S.B.R.)
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- Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322, USA;
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA; (N.E.A.); (K.T.); (M.K.R.); (S.B.R.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA;
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Sena IGD, da Costa AV, dos Santos IK, de Araújo DP, Gomes FTDS, Cavalcanti JRLDP, Knackfuss MI, de Andrade MF, Melo PKM, Fonseca IAT. Feasibility and effect of high-intensity training on the progression of motor symptoms in adult individuals with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293357. [PMID: 37948405 PMCID: PMC10637666 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To determine the feasibility and effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in individuals with Parkinson's and their effect on symptom modification and progression. METHODS We conducted this systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA). All studies were searched in seven databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, EMBASE, SPORTDiscus, Virtual Health Library (VHL) and SCOPUS in September 2020 and updated in June 2023. The risk of bias was assessed by the Cochrane Collaboration tool and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. We used standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and random effects models, as well as the non-parametric Cochran's Q test and I2 inconsistency test to assess heterogeneity. RESULTS A total of 15 randomized clinical trials with 654 participants (mean age, 65.4 years). The majority of studies included high intensity training interventions versus moderate intensity, usual care, or control group. The meta-analysis comparing high-intensity exercise versus control group showed an improvement in the disease severity (MD = -4.80 [95%CI, -6.38; -3.21 high evidence certainty); maximum oxygen consumption (MD = 1.81 [95%CI, 0.36; 3.27] very low evidence certainty) and quality of life (MD = -0.54 [95%CI, -0.94; -0.13] moderate evidence certainty). The results showed that high-intensity exercise compared with moderate intensity exercise group showed a improve motor function and functional mobility measured by the TUG test (MD = -0.38 [95%CI, -0.91; 0.16] moderate evidence certainty) with moderate heterogeneity between studies. CONCLUSION High-intensity exercise performed in both continuous and interval modes when compared with control groups may provide motor function benefits for individuals with Parkinson's disease. HIIT may be feasible, but the intensity of the exercise may influence individuals with Parkinson's disease. However, there was a lack of evidence comparing high intensity and moderate intensity for this population, as the results showed heterogeneity.
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- Ingrid Garcia De Sena
- Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Health Sciences College, State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), Mossoro, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Postgraduate Program in Health Society, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
- Departament of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurology, Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Nursing College, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
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- Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Health Sciences College, State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), Mossoro, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Postgraduate Program in Health Society, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Society, Health Sciences College, Molecular Biology Laboratory, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
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- Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, Health Sciences College, State University of Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), Mossoro, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Education, Postgraduate Program in Health Society, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
- Department of Physical Education, Multicenter Postgraduate Program in Physiological Sciences, UERN, Mossoro, Brazil
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Linder SM, Learman K, Miller Koop M, Espy D, Haupt M, Streicher M, Davidson S, Bethoux F, Nadler N, Alberts JL. Increased Comfortable Gait Speed Is Associated With Improved Gait Biomechanics in Persons With Chronic Stroke Completing an 8-Week Forced-Rate Aerobic Cycling Intervention: A Preliminary Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 102:619-624. [PMID: 37026847 PMCID: PMC10272085 DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000002248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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ABSTRACT Task-specific gait training is recommended to improve locomotor function after stroke. Our objective was to determine the effects of a forced-rate aerobic exercise intervention on gait velocity and biomechanics in the absence of task-specific gait training. Individuals with chronic stroke ( N = 14) underwent 24 sessions of forced-rate aerobic exercise, at a targeted aerobic intensity of 60%-80% of their heart rate reserve. Change in comfortable walking speed in addition to spatiotemporal, kinematic, and kinetic variables were measured using three-dimensional motion capture. Overground walking capacity was measured by the 6-min walk test. To determine gait biomechanics associated with increased walking speed, spatiotemporal, kinematic, and kinetic variables were analyzed separately for those who met the minimal clinically important difference for change in gait velocity compared with those who did not. Participants demonstrated a significant increase in gait velocity from 0.61 to 0.70 m/sec ( P = 0.004) and 6-min walk test distance from 272.1 to 325.1 meters ( P < 0.001). Those who met the minimal clinically important difference for change in gait velocity demonstrated significantly greater improvements in spatiotemporal parameters ( P = 0.041), ground reaction forces ( P = 0.047), and power generation ( P = 0.007) compared with those who did not. Improvements in gait velocity were accompanied by normalization of gait biomechanics.
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- Susan M Linder
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Ohio (SML, MH, FB, NN); Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland, Ohio (SML, MMK, JLA); Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio (SML, KL); Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio (DE); Cleveland Clinic, Concussion Center, Cleveland, Ohio (MS, SD, JLA); and Cleveland Clinic, Center for Neurologic Restoration, Cleveland, Ohio (JLA)
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Pereira-Pedro KP, de Oliveira IM, Mollinedo Cardalda I, Cancela-Carral JM. Effects of a forced cycling program with cognitive stimulation on symptomatology, physical condition, and cognition in people diagnosed with Parkinson disease. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31920. [PMID: 36482603 PMCID: PMC9726402 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Parkinson disease may present difficulties in performing dual tasks. The use of dual tasks during training can improve different abilities. Therefore, the objective of this study is creating a protocol, based on standard protocol items recommendations for interventional trials compliant, for a clinical trial study conduct, review, reporting, and interpretation. This protocol will provide the framework and a guide to a randomized double-blind study, that will be conducted to assess the influence of a cycling exercise program combined with a cognitive task, on cognitive and physical Parkinson disease aspects. METHODS Designed a protocol for a double-blind randomized study, where participants will perform a dual tasks intervention with cycling and a cognitive task. The revised version of the unified Parkinson disease rating scale, the Parkinson disease questionnaire, the timed up and go Test, the 30 seconds chair sit to stand test, the Stroop and the trail making test will be used to measure outcomes. DISCUSSION Research in Parkinson disease suggests that an improvement of motor and cognitive functions of Parkinson disease patients can be achieved by modifying different motor and cognitive pathways. The results of the present study will yield findings on both the physical and cognitive response to an intervention that combines a cognitive task with a motor task in Parkinson disease patients and will be essential tool for a better conducting of the clinical trial study.
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Healthy Fit Research Group, University of Vigo
- * Correspondence: Iris Machado de Oliveira, Department of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Healthy Fit Research Group, University of Vigo, Campus Pontevedra, s/n, 36005, Pontevedra (Pontevedra), Spain (e-mail: )
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- Department of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Healthy Fit Research Group, University of Vigo
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- Department of Special Didactics, Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, HealthyFit Research Group, University of Vigo
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Linder SM, Baron E, Learman K, Koop MM, Espy D, Streicher M, Alberts JL. Increased comfortable gait speed is associated with improved gait biomechanics in persons with Parkinson's disease completing an 8-week aerobic cycling intervention. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2022; 104:78-80. [PMID: 36265296 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2022.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Susan M Linder
- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA; Youngstown State University, Department of Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, 44555, USA.
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Youngstown State University, Department of Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, 44555, USA.
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Cleveland State University, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, USA.
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- Cleveland Clinic, Concussion Center, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Biomedical Engineering, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Concussion Center, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA; Cleveland Clinic, Center for Neurologic Restoration, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.
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Rosenfeldt AB, Miller Koop M, Penko AL, Hastilow K, Zimmerman E, Schindler D, Alberts JL. Community-based high-intensity cycling improves disease symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A six-month pragmatic observational study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e6122-e6134. [PMID: 36214623 PMCID: PMC10092122 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.14049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Participation in supervised, laboratory-based aerobic exercise protocols holds promise in slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). Gaps remain regarding exercise adherence and effectiveness of laboratory protocols translated to community-based programs. The aim of the project was to monitor exercise behaviour and evaluate its effect on disease progression over a 6 month period in people with PD participating in a community-based Pedalling for Parkinson's (PFP) cycling program. A pragmatic, observational study design was utilised to monitor exercise behaviour at five community sites. The Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scale Motor III (MDS-UPDRS-III) and other motor and non-motor outcomes were gathered at enrollment and following 6 months of exercise. Attendance, heart rate, and cadence data were collected for each exercise session. On average, people with PD (N = 41) attended nearly 65% of the offered PFP classes. Average percent of age-estimated maximum heart rate was 69.3 ± 11.9%; average cadence was 74.9 ± 9.0 rpms. The MDS-UPDRS III significantly decreased over the 6-month exercise period (37.2 ± 11.7 to 33.8 ± 11.7, p = 0.001) and immediate recall significantly improved (42.3 ± 12.4 to 47.1 ± 12.7, p = 0.02). Other motor and non-motor metrics did not exhibit significant improvement. Participants who attended ~74% or more of available PFP classes experienced the greatest improvement in MDS-UPDRS III scores; of those who attended less than 74% of classes, cycling greater than or equal to 76 rpms lead to improvement. Attendance and exercise intensity data indicated that a laboratory-based exercise protocol can be successfully translated to a community setting. Consistent attendance and pedalling at a relatively high cadence may be key variables to PD symptom mitigation. Improvement in clinical ratings coupled with lack of motor and non-motor symptom progression over 6 months provides rationale for further investigation of the real-world, disease-modifying potential of aerobic exercise for people with PD.
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- Anson B. Rosenfeldt
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research InstituteCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
- Neurological Institute, Center for Neurological RestorationCleveland ClinicClevelandOhioUSA
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Zhen K, Zhang S, Tao X, Li G, Lv Y, Yu L. A systematic review and meta-analysis on effects of aerobic exercise in people with Parkinson's disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2022; 8:146. [PMID: 36316416 PMCID: PMC9622812 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-022-00418-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Previous studies have shown that aerobic exercise is an effective way to improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). The aim of this study [PROSPERO CRD42022340730] was to explore the effects of aerobic exercises on balance, gait, motor function, and quality of life in PD patients. Searches were performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCO electronic databases. The Cochrane risk assessment tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the included literature. From 1287 search records initially identified, 20 studies were considered eligible for systematic review and meta-analysis. There was a significant effect of aerobic exercise on improving timed up and go test [standardized mean difference (SMD), -0.41 (95% CI, -0.61 to -0.22), p < 0.00001], Berg Balance Scale [0.99 (95% CI, 0.76 to 1.23), p < 0.00001], stride/step length [0.32 (95% CI, 0.03 to 0.61), p = 0.03], gait velocity [0.49 (95% CI, 0.20 to 0.78), p = 0.0009], Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Part-III [-0.40 (95% CI, -0.55 to -0.24), p < 0.00001], and 6-minute walking test [0.35 (95% CI, 0.13 to 0.56), p = 0.002] in people with PD, but not in step cadence [-0.08 (95% CI, -0.43 to 0.27), p = 0.65] and Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 [-0.113 (95% CI, -0.39 to 0.13), p = 0.32]. Aerobic exercise had beneficial effects in improving balance, gait (velocity and stride/step length), and motor function in PD patients. However, aerobic exercise had no significant associations with the step cadence and quality of life in PD patients.
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- Kai Zhen
- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China ,grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Department of Sports Performance, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China ,grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Department of Sports Performance, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Department of Sports Performance, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Department of Sports Performance, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China ,grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394China Institute of Sport and Health Science, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ministry of Education, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China ,grid.411614.70000 0001 2223 5394Department of Sports Performance, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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Patterson CG, Joslin E, Gil AB, Spigle W, Nemet T, Chahine L, Christiansen CL, Melanson E, Kohrt WM, Mancini M, Josbeno D, Balfany K, Griffith G, Dunlap MK, Lamotte G, Suttman E, Larson D, Branson C, McKee KE, Goelz L, Poon C, Tilley B, Kang UJ, Tansey MG, Luthra N, Tanner CM, Haus JM, Fantuzzi G, McFarland NR, Gonzalez-Latapi P, Foroud T, Motl R, Schwarzschild MA, Simuni T, Marek K, Naito A, Lungu C, Corcos DM. Study in Parkinson's disease of exercise phase 3 (SPARX3): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:855. [PMID: 36203214 PMCID: PMC9535216 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06703-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To date, no medication has slowed the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). Preclinical, epidemiological, and experimental data on humans all support many benefits of endurance exercise among persons with PD. The key question is whether there is a definitive additional benefit of exercising at high intensity, in terms of slowing disease progression, beyond the well-documented benefit of endurance training on a treadmill for fitness, gait, and functional mobility. This study will determine the efficacy of high-intensity endurance exercise as first-line therapy for persons diagnosed with PD within 3 years, and untreated with symptomatic therapy at baseline. METHODS This is a multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded study of endurance exercise training. The exercise intervention will be delivered by treadmill at 2 doses over 18 months: moderate intensity (4 days/week for 30 min per session at 60-65% maximum heart rate) and high intensity (4 days/week for 30 min per session at 80-85% maximum heart rate). We will randomize 370 participants and follow them at multiple time points for 24 months. The primary outcome is the Movement Disorders Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) motor score (Part III) with the primary analysis assessing the change in MDS-UPDRS motor score (Part III) over 12 months, or until initiation of symptomatic antiparkinsonian treatment if before 12 months. Secondary outcomes are striatal dopamine transporter binding, 6-min walk distance, number of daily steps, cognitive function, physical fitness, quality of life, time to initiate dopaminergic medication, circulating levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Tertiary outcomes are walking stride length and turning velocity. DISCUSSION SPARX3 is a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to determine the efficacy of high-intensity, endurance treadmill exercise to slow the progression of PD as measured by the MDS-UPDRS motor score. Establishing whether high-intensity endurance treadmill exercise can slow the progression of PD would mark a significant breakthrough in treating PD. It would have a meaningful impact on the quality of life of people with PD, their caregivers and public health. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04284436 . Registered on February 25, 2020.
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- Charity G. Patterson
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Science, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Suite 1100, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60305 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80217 USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, and Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO USA
- Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Denver, CO USA
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO USA
- Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC, Aurora, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Road, Portland, OR 97219 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 100 Technology Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80217 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Science, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Suite 1100, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60305 USA
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- Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
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- Movement Disorders Division, Department of Neurology, University of Utah, 175 Medical Dr N, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, University of Utah, 520 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Suite 115, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
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- Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 USA
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- Neurosciences Clinical Program, Intermountain Healthcare, 5171 S Cottonwood Street, Suite 810, Murray, UT 84107 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, 919 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Suite 115, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, 1200 Pressler Street E835, Houston, TX 77030 USA
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 435 E 30th Street, Science Building 1305, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Neurology, Normal Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and College of Medicine, University of Florida, 4911 Newell Road, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, 1651 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, 1651 4th Street, San Francisco, CA 94158 USA
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- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, 830 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, 919 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Suite 115, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220 USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, 919 W Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612 USA
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- Mass General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital, Rm 3002, 114 16th Street, Boston, MA 02129 USA
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- Department of Neurology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Suite 115, 710 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
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- Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders, 60 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510 USA
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- Parkinson’s Foundation 200 SE 1st Street Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 USA
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, 6001 Executive Blvd, #2188, Rockville, MD 20852 USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Science, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Suite 1100, 645 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60305 USA
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Zhou X, Zhao P, Guo X, Wang J, Wang R. Effectiveness of aerobic and resistance training on the motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease: Systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:935176. [PMID: 35978948 PMCID: PMC9376630 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.935176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background/objectives Aerobic and resistance training are common complementary therapies to improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD), and there is still a lack of advice on which intensity and period of aerobic or resistance training is more appropriate for people with PD. Therefore, a network meta-analysis was conducted to assess the comparative efficacy of aerobic and resistance training of different intensities and cycles on motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods Based on several biomedical databases, a search strategy system was conducted to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) without language restrictions. A network meta-analysis with a frequentist approach was conducted to estimate the efficacy and probability rankings of aerobic and resistance training on Parkinson's patients. What's more, a range of analyses and assessments, such as routine meta-analyses and risk of bias, were performed as well. Results Twenty trials with 719 patients evaluating 18 different therapies were identified. Through the Unified Parkinson's Disease Motor Rating Scale, (UPDRS III); 6-minute walk test, (6MWT); 10-meter walk test, (TWM); and time up and go (TUG) and Quality of Life Scale-39 (PDQ-39), to explore the effects of different intensity resistance and aerobic exercise on PD. As a result, short period high intensity resistance movement (standard mean difference (SMD) = -0.95, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.68 to -0.22) had significantly decreased the Unified Parkinson's Disease Motor Rating Scale (UPDRS III). Short period high intensity resistance exercise showed similar superiority in other indices; also, aerobic and resistance training of different cycle intensities produced some efficacy in PD patients, both in direct and indirect comparisons. Conclusion For patients with moderate to mild Parkinson's symptoms, short periods high intensity resistance training may provide complementary therapy for PD, and aerobic or resistance training of varying intensity and periodicity may be recommended as exercise prescription for PD patients. However, more large scale and high quality clinical trials are needed to confirm the effectiveness of this exercise therapy in the future. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier: CRD42022324824.
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- Xiao Zhou
- Sports Rehabilitation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Sports Rehabilitation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- College of Sport Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
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- Sports Rehabilitation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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- Sports Rehabilitation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China
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Wang F, Jiang Y, Hou L. Effects of different exercise intensities on motor skill learning capability and process. Sci Sports 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scispo.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rosenfeldt AB, Koop MM, Penko AL, Zimmerman E, Miller DM, Alberts JL. Components of a successful community-based exercise program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease: Results from a participant survey. Complement Ther Med 2022; 70:102867. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Licen T, Rakusa M, Bohnen NI, Manganotti P, Marusic U. Brain Dynamics Underlying Preserved Cycling Ability in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and Freezing of Gait. Front Psychol 2022; 13:847703. [PMID: 35783714 PMCID: PMC9244145 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.847703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is generally associated with abnormally increased beta band oscillations in the cortico-basal ganglia loop during walking. PD patients with freezing of gait (FOG) exhibit a more distinct, prolonged narrow band of beta oscillations that are locked to the initiation of movement at ∼18 Hz. Upon initiation of cycling movements, this oscillation has been reported to be weaker and rather brief in duration. Due to the suppression of the overall beta band power during cycling and its continuous nature of the movement, cycling is considered to be less demanding for cortical networks compared to walking, including reduced need for sensorimotor processing, and thus unimpaired continuous cycling motion. Furthermore, cycling has been considered one of the most efficient non-pharmacological therapies with an influence on the subthalamic nucleus (STN) beta rhythms implicative of the deep brain stimulation effects. In the current review, we provide an overview of the currently available studies and discuss the underlying mechanism of preserved cycling ability in relation to the FOG in PD patients. The mechanisms are presented in detail using a graphical scheme comparing cortical oscillations during walking and cycling in PD.
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- Teja Licen
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Sports Medicine Maribor, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
- Science and Research Centre Koper, Institute for Kinesiology Research, Koper, Slovenia
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- Division of Neurology, University Medical Centre Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Functional Neuroimaging, Cognitive and Mobility Laboratory, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Morris K. Udall Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Department of Neurology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Clinical Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University Hospital and Health Services of Trieste, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Sports Medicine Maribor, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
- Department of Health Sciences, Alma Mater Europaea—ECM, Maribor, Slovenia
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Zhuo W, Lundquist AJ, Donahue EK, Guo Y, Phillips D, Petzinger GM, Jakowec MW, Holschneider DP. A mind in motion: Exercise improves cognitive flexibility, impulsivity and alters dopamine receptor gene expression in a Parkinsonian rat model. CURRENT RESEARCH IN NEUROBIOLOGY 2022; 3:100039. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crneur.2022.100039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Gates P, Ridgel AL. Body Mass Index and Exercise Effort Influences Changes in Motor Symptoms After High-Cadence Dynamic Cycling in Parkinson's Disease. FRONTIERS IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES 2022; 3:858401. [PMID: 36189060 PMCID: PMC9397762 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2022.858401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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High-cadence dynamic cycling improves motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), such as tremor and bradykinesia. However, some participants experience greater benefits than others. To gain insight into how individual characteristics and cycling performance affects functional changes, data from two previous studies were used to build several preliminary predictive models. The purpose was to examine which variables contribute to greater improvement in symptoms after high-cadence dynamic cycling. We hypothesized that individuals with higher body mass index (BMI), increased age, more severe symptoms, and higher PD medication dosages were less likely to contribute effort during cycling. UPDRS-III was assessed before and after each session, and cadence and power were recorded every second. Entropy of cadence was calculated, and data were analyzed using analysis of variance and multiple linear regression. The multiple linear regression model of post UPDRS significantly (R2 = 0.81, p < 0.001) explained its variance, with pre UPDRS as the main predictor (p < 0.0001). The binomial logistic model of mean effort did not significantly (R2 = 0.36, p = 0.14) explain the variance. Post-hoc analysis found a significant (β = 0.28, p = 0.03) moderating effect of different levels of BMI on the association between mean effort and post UPDRS. These results suggest that BMI, effort, and baseline UPDRS levels can potentially predict individual responses to high-cadence dynamic cycling.
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- Peter Gates
- Motor Control Lab, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, School of Health Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States
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- Motor Control Lab, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, School of Health Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States
- Brain Health Research Institute, Kent State University, Kent, OH, United States
- *Correspondence: Angela L. Ridgel
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Yao B, Ye Z, Lou X, Yan Q, Han Z, Dong Y, Qu S, Wang Z. Wireless Rehabilitation Training Sensor Arrays Made with Hot Screen-Imprinted Conductive Hydrogels with a Low Percolation Threshold. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:12734-12747. [PMID: 35230075 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Herein, we propose a highly sensitive wireless rehabilitation training ball with a piezoresistive sensor array for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The piezoresistive material is a low percolation threshold conductive hydrogel which is formed with polypyrrole (PPy) nanofibers (NFs) as a conductive filler derived from a polydopamine (PDA) template. The proton acid doping effect and molecular template of PDA are essential for endowing PPy NFs with a high aspect ratio, leading to a low percolation threshold (∼0.78 vol %) and a low Young's 004Dodulus of 37.69 kPa and hence easy deformation. The piezoresistive sensor exhibited a static and dynamic stability of 10,000 s and 15,000 cycle times, respectively. This stability could be attributed to the increased hydrophilicity of conductive fillers, enhancing the interfacial strength between the conductive filler and the matrix. The interaction between the PDA-PPy NFs and the hydrogel matrix endows the hydrogel with toughness and ensures the stability of the device. Additionally, the microdome structure of the conductive hydrogel, produced by hot screen-imprinting, dramatically improves the sensitivity of the piezoresistive sensor (∼856.14 kPa-1). The microdome conductive hydrogel can distinguish a subtle pressure of 15.40 Pa compared to the control hydrogel without a microstructure. The highly sensitive piezoresistive sensor has the potential to monitor the hand-grip force, which is not well controlled by patients with PD. The rehabilitation training ball assembled with a sensor array on the surface and a wireless chip for communication inside is built and used to monitor the pressure in real time through the WeChat applet. Thus, this work has significantly broadened the application of hydrogel-based flexible piezoresistive sensors for human activity monitoring, which provides a promising strategy to realize next-generation electronics.
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- Bing Yao
- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- School of Computer Science and Technology of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power & Mechatronic System, Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Center for X-Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- State Key Lab of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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Lin YP, Chen RS, Chen VCF, Liu CH, Chan HL, Chang YJ. Effects of Lower Limb Cycling Training on Different Components of Force and Fatigue in Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:829772. [PMID: 35309995 PMCID: PMC8924445 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.829772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The strength of lower extremity is important for individuals to maintain balance and ambulation functions. The previous studies showed that individuals with Parkinson’s disease suffered from fatigue and strength loss of central origin. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of lower extremities’ cycling training on different components of force and fatigue in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Twenty-four individuals (13 males, 11 females, mean age: 60.58 ± 8.21 years) diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease were randomized into training and control groups. The maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) force, voluntary activation level (VA), and twitch force of knee extensors were measured using a custom-made system with surface electrical stimulation. The general, central, and peripheral fatigue indexes (GFI, CFI, and PFI) were calculated after a fatiguing cycling protocol. Subjects received 8 weeks of low resistance cycling training (training group) or self-stretching (control group) programs. Results showed that MVC, VA, and twitch force improved (p < 0.05) only in the training group. Compared to the baseline, central fatigue significantly improved in the training group, whereas peripheral fatigue showed no significant difference in two groups. The cycling training was beneficial for individuals with Parkinson’s disease not only in muscle strengthening but also in central fatigue alleviation. Further in-depth investigation is required to confirm the effect of training and its mechanism on central fatigue.
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- Yen-Po Lin
- School of Medicine, Chung-Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- *Correspondence: Ya-Ju Chang,
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Elpidoforou M, Bakalidou D, Drakopoulou M, Kavga A, Chrysovitsanou C, Stefanis L. Effects of a structured dance program in Parkinson's disease. A Greek pilot study. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 46:101528. [PMID: 34974325 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Dance for Parkinson's Disease® (DfPD®) is a structured dance program that has never been evaluated in Greek PD population. This study assesses for the first time the efficacy, safety and feasibility of DfPD® program in Greek PD patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 16 early-to-mid-stage PD patients (50% men, aged 56 ± 12) underwent a total of 16 60-min classes of adjusted to Greek music and dance culture DfPD®, twice weekly, over 8 weeks. Assessments were performed at baseline and at the end of the study period and included quality of life (PDQ-8), depressive symptoms (BDI-II), fatigue (PFS-16), cognitive functions (MoCA), balance (BBS) and body mass index (BMI). Safety (possible falls, injuries, muscle soreness or excessive fatigue) and feasibility (technical and financial parameters, willingness for participation and continuation, recruitment rates) were also assessed. RESULTS Statistically significant improvements were found in quality of life (29 ± 47%, p = 0,020), depressive symptoms (26 ± 52%, p = 0,046), fatigue (13 ± 20%, p = 0,021), cognitive functions (17 ± 23%, p = 0,010), balance (5 ± 4%, p = 0,003) and BMI (2 ± 2%, p = 0,010). No adverse events, high adherence (93,75%) and low attrition (12,5%) rates were reported. CONCLUSION A twice weekly 60-min DfPD® class for 8 weeks is a safe and feasible non-pharmacological complementary therapeutic intervention for Greek PD patients and may improve their quality of life, depressive symptoms, fatigue, cognitive functions, balance, and BMI. Further research on this intervention is warranted.
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- Michail Elpidoforou
- Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion - LANECASM, Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece.
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- Laboratory of Neuromuscular and Cardiovascular Study of Motion - LANECASM, Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece; Department of Physiotherapy, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, Community Nursing and Public Health Nursing Sector, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Nursing, Community Nursing and Public Health Nursing Sector, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Neurology, Eginition Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 1st Department of Neurology, Eginition Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Albrecht F, Pereira JB, Mijalkov M, Freidle M, Johansson H, Ekman U, Westman E, Franzén E. Effects of a Highly Challenging Balance Training Program on Motor Function and Brain Structure in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2021; 11:2057-2071. [PMID: 34511513 PMCID: PMC8673526 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-212801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by motor deficits and brain alterations having a detrimental impact on balance, gait, and cognition. Intensive physical exercise can induce changes in the neural system, potentially counteracting neurodegeneration in PD and improving clinical symptoms. OBJECTIVE This randomized controlled trial investigated effects of a highly challenging, cognitively demanding, balance and gait training (HiBalance) program in participants with PD on brain structure. METHODS 95 participants were assigned to either the HiBalance or an active control speech training program. The group-based interventions were performed in 1-hour sessions, twice per week over a 10-week period. Participants underwent balance, gait, cognitive function, and structural magnetic resonance imaging assessments before and after the interventions. Voxel-based morphometry was analyzed in 34 HiBalance and 31 active controls. Additionally, structural covariance networks were assessed. RESULTS There was no significant time by group interaction between the HiBalance and control training in balance, gait, or brain volume. Within-HiBalance-group analyses showed higher left putamen volumes post-training. In repeated measures correlation a positive linear, non-significant relationship between gait speed and putamen volume was revealed. In the HiBalance group we found community structure changes and stronger thalamic-cerebellar connectivity in structural covariance networks. Neither brain volume changes nor topology changes were found for the active controls after the training. CONCLUSION Thus, subtle structural brain changes occur after balance and gait training. Future studies need to determine whether training modifications or other assessment methods lead to stronger effects.
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- Franziska Albrecht
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Medical Psychology, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Medical Unit Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy, Allied Health Professionals Function, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Stockholm’s Sjukhem Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden
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Alberts JL, Rosenfeldt AB, Lopez-Lennon C, Suttman E, Jansen AE, Imrey PB, Dibble LE. Effectiveness of a Long-Term, Home-Based Aerobic Exercise Intervention on Slowing the Progression of Parkinson Disease: Design of the Cyclical Lower Extremity Exercise for Parkinson Disease II (CYCLE-II) Study. Phys Ther 2021; 101:pzab191. [PMID: 34363478 PMCID: PMC8632855 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previous short duration studies have demonstrated that high-intensity aerobic exercise improves aspects of motor and non-motor function in people with Parkinson disease (PwPD); however, the effectiveness of a long-term exercise intervention on slowing disease progression is unknown. The primary aim of this study is to determine the disease-altering effects of high-intensity aerobic exercise, administered on an upright stationary cycle, on the progression of PD. A secondary aim is to develop a prognostic model for 12-month changes in the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale III (MDS-UPDRS III) of PwPD undergoing an aerobic exercise intervention. METHODS This pragmatic, multisite, single-rater blinded, randomized controlled trial will recruit PwPD from 2 large, urban, academic medical centers. Participants (N = 250 PwPD) will be randomized to (1) home-based aerobic exercise or (2) usual and customary care. Those in the aerobic exercise arm will be asked to complete in-home aerobic exercise sessions at 60% to 80% of heart rate reserve 3 times per week for 12 months utilizing a commercially available upright exercise cycle. The usual and customary care group will continue normal activity levels. Daily activity will be monitored for both groups throughout the 12-month study period. The primary outcome, both to assess disease-modifying response to aerobic exercise and for prognostic modeling in the aerobic exercise arm, is 12-month rate of change in the MDS-UPDRS III. Clinical and biomechanical measures will also be used to assess upper and lower extremity motor function as well as non-motor functions. IMPACT Should long-term aerobic exercise demonstrate disease-modifying capability, this study will provide evidence that "Exercise is Medicine" for PwPD. Further, the derived prognostic model will inform a patient-specific exercise prescription for PwPD and expected effects on PD progression.
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- Jay L Alberts
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Sampaio ASB, Real CC, Gutierrez RMS, Singulani MP, Alouche SR, Britto LR, Pires RS. Neuroplasticity induced by the retention period of a complex motor skill learning in rats. Behav Brain Res 2021; 414:113480. [PMID: 34302881 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Learning complex motor skills is an essential process in our daily lives. Moreover, it is an important aspect for the development of therapeutic strategies that refer to rehabilitation processes since motor skills previously acquired can be transferred to similar tasks (motor skill transfer) or recovered without further practice after longer delays (motor skill retention). Different acrobatic exercise training (AE) protocols induce plastic changes in areas involved in motor control and improvement in motor performance. However, the plastic mechanisms involved in the retention of a complex motor skill, essential for motor learning, are not well described. Thus, our objective was to analyze the brain plasticity mechanisms involved in motor skill retention in AE . Motor behavior tests, and the expression of synaptophysin (SYP), synapsin-I (SYS), and early growth response protein 1 (Egr-1) in brain areas involved in motor learning were evaluated. Young male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups: sedentary (SED), AE, and AE with retention period (AER). AE was performed three times a week for 8 weeks, with 5 rounds in the circuit. After a fifteen-day retention interval, the AER animals was again exposed to the acrobatic circuit. Our results revealed motor performance improvement in the AE and AER groups. In the elevated beam test, the AER group presented a lower time and greater distance, suggesting retention period is important for optimizing motor learning consolidation. Moreover, AE promoted significant plastic changes in the expression of proteins in important areas involved in control and motor learning, some of which were maintained in the AER group. In summary, these data contribute to the understanding of neural mechanisms involved in motor learning in an animal model, and can be useful to the construction of therapeutics strategies that optimize motor learning in a rehabilitative context.
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- Laboratory of Nuclear Medicine (LIM 43), Institute of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Translational Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark; Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Biomedical Science Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, University of the City of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Biomedical Science Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Laboratory of Neurosciences (LIM 27), Institute of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, University of the City of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Neurobiology, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Biomedical Science Institute, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, University of the City of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Tiihonen M, Westner BU, Butz M, Dalal SS. Parkinson's disease patients benefit from bicycling - a systematic review and meta-analysis. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2021; 7:86. [PMID: 34561455 PMCID: PMC8463550 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-021-00222-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Many Parkinson's disease (PD) patients are able to ride a bicycle despite being severely compromised by gait disturbances up to freezing of gait. This review [PROSPERO CRD 42019137386] aimed to find out, which PD-related symptoms improve from bicycling, and which type of bicycling exercise would be most beneficial. Following a systematic database literature search, peer-reviewed studies with randomized control trials (RCT) and with non-randomized trials (NRCT) investigating the interventional effects of bicycling on PD patients were included. A quality analysis addressing reporting, design and possible bias of the studies, as well as a publication bias test was done. Out of 202 references, 22 eligible studies with 505 patients were analysed. An inverse variance-based analysis revealed that primary measures, defined as motor outcomes, benefitted from bicycling significantly more than cognitive measures. Additionally, secondary measures of balance, walking speed and capacity, and the PDQ-39 ratings improved with bicycling. The interventions varied in durations, intensities and target cadences. Conclusively, bicycling is particularly beneficial for the motor performance of PD patients, improving crucial features of gait. Furthermore, our findings suggest that bicycling improves the overall quality-of-life of PD patients.
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- Marianne Tiihonen
- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Center for Music in the Brain, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University & The Royal Academy of Music Aarhus/Aalborg, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Radboud University Nijmegen, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Center of Functionally Integrative Neuroscience, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Individuals With Parkinson Disease Are Adherent to a High-Intensity Community-Based Cycling Exercise Program. J Neurol Phys Ther 2021; 46:73-80. [PMID: 34369453 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Parkinson disease is a progressive neurological disorder with no known cure or proven method of slowing progression. High-intensity, laboratory-based aerobic exercise interventions are currently being pursued as candidates for altering disease progression. The aim of this project was to evaluate the translation of a laboratory-based intervention to the community by monitoring exercise adherence (eg, attendance) and intensity (eg, heart rate [HR] and cadence) in 5 established Pedaling for Parkinson's exercise classes. A secondary aim was to determine the impact of disease severity and demographics variables on exercise adherence. METHODS A 12-month pragmatic design was utilized to monitor attendance, HR, and cadence during each Pedaling for Parkinson's class session. Over the course of 1 year, approximately 130 sessions were offered. Forty-nine (n = 30 males) persons with mild to moderate Parkinson disease from 5 community fitness facilities participated. RESULTS Out of the approximately 130 cycling sessions offered at each site over 12 months, 37% of the participants attended greater than 2 classes per week (80-130 total sessions), 47% attended 1 to 1.9 classes per week (40-79 total sessions), and less than 17% attended less than 1 class per week (<40 total sessions). Average pedaling cadence was 74.1 ± 9.6 rpms while average percentage of HR maximum was 68.9 ± 12.0%. There were no significant differences between cycling adherence and intensity variables based on disease severity, age, or sex. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Consistent attendance and exercise performance at moderate to high intensities are feasible in the context of a community-based Pedaling for Parkinson's class. Consistency and intensity of aerobic exercise have been proposed as critical features to elicit potential disease modification benefits associated with exercise. Community-based fitness programs that bring laboratory protocols to the "real world" are a feasible intervention to augment current Parkinson disease treatment approaches. See the Supplementary Video, available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A357.
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Ringenbach S, Arnold N, Myer B, Hayes C, Nam K, Chen CC. Executive Function Improves Following Acute Exercise in Adults with Down Syndrome. Brain Sci 2021; 11:620. [PMID: 34068059 PMCID: PMC8152466 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11050620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The influence of exercise on brain function is an important topic, especially in persons with intellectual deficits. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of an acute bout of resistance training (RT) compared to assisted cycle therapy (ACT) and no training (NT) in adults with DS on cognitive function. Fourteen participants attended four sessions: a baseline assessment, an assisted cycling therapy (ACT) session, a resistance training (RT) session, and a session of no training (NT). In the RT session, the leg press, chest press, seated row, leg curl, shoulder press, and latissimus pulldown were performed. The ACT session consisted of 30 min of cycling and in NT session consisted of 20 min of board games. Inhibition was measured by the Erikson flanker task and cognitive planning was measured by the Tower of London test and both were administered prior to (pretest) and after each intervention (posttest). Our results showed that inhibition time improved more following RT and ACT than NT. There was also a significant difference between ACT and NT. For cognitive planning, improvements were seen following ACT and NT. In conclusion, an acute session of ACT demonstrated a significant trend towards improvements in executive functions in adults with DS which we interpreted using a model of neural changes and the cognitive stimulation hypothesis.
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- Shannon Ringenbach
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85004, USA; (N.A.); (B.M.); (C.H.); (K.N.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85004, USA; (N.A.); (B.M.); (C.H.); (K.N.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85004, USA; (N.A.); (B.M.); (C.H.); (K.N.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85004, USA; (N.A.); (B.M.); (C.H.); (K.N.)
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85004, USA; (N.A.); (B.M.); (C.H.); (K.N.)
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- Department of Kinesiology, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA;
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Background: Prior studies suggest that exercise may prevent movement disorders in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. In this meta-analysis, the pooled effect of exercise on PD-induced tremor was investigated. Method: Relevant published studies (n = 7) were retrieved by searching major databases, including Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed from 1985 to November 2020. Studies were eligible if the effect of exercise on PD-induced tremor was studied and sufficient information for calculating the effect size was reported. Furthermore, non-English manuscripts and studies related to non-human species were excluded. The quality of studies was evaluated using the improved Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS). In this study, variables such as participant’s age and gender, type of exercise, intervention duration and tremor indices were extracted for each study. Between-study heterogeneity and publication bias were calculated using I2 statistic and funnel plot, respectively. Results: Results showed that hand movement and cycling exercises were effective for reducing tremor amplitude or frequency. When all types of exercises (upper, lower or whole-body movement) were considered, an odds ratio (OR) greater than 1 was obtained (log(OR) = 2, 95% CI: 0.88–3.12), while between-study heterogeneity was high (I2 = 78%). By restricting the studies to hand-movement exercises, a lower odds ratio (log(OR) = 1, 95% CI: 0.24–1.77) with small between-study heterogeneity (I2 = 0.0%, p = 0.502) was obtained. Statistical analysis based on Egger’s and Begg’s tests revealed no significant publication bias. Conclusions: Outcomes of this study suggested that exercises as inexpensive, non-invasive and easy-to-implement strategies could be applied for PD patients alongside medical interventions for reducing tremors. Clinical Highlights
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Jansen AE, Koop MM, Rosenfeldt AB, Alberts JL. High intensity aerobic exercise improves bimanual coordination of grasping forces in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2021; 87:13-19. [PMID: 33932704 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Parkinson's disease (PD) disrupts the control and coordination of grasping forces, likely due to a disruption in basal ganglia circuitry and diminished activity within the supplementary motor area (SMA). High intensity aerobic exercise has been shown to enhance connectivity between basal ganglia nuclei and cortical areas, including the SMA. The aim of this project was to determine the effects of high intensity lower extremity exercise on motor control patterns underlying a manual dexterity task. METHODS PD participants completed eight weeks of high intensity aerobic exercise under forced or voluntary exercise (FE or VE) modalities. Grasping forces for each limb were quantified during a functional bimanual dexterity task. Data were collected while OFF antiparkinsonian medication at baseline, end of treatment (EOT), and eight weeks after exercise cessation (EOT+8). RESULTS Eight weeks of high intensity exercise improved MDS-UPDRS Motor III clinical ratings by more than 4 points (~15%) for the FE and VE groups. Time to complete the task decreased nearly 30% across both groups as well. The control and coordination of grasping forces, simultaneity of force initiation, and rate of grip and load force exhibited significant improvements following exercise. In general, improvements in biomechanical outcomes were sustained following exercise cessation. CONCLUSION High intensity aerobic exercise, achieved via a forced or voluntary mode, improved PD symptoms and bimanual dexterity. Sustained improvement of upper extremity motor control following exercise cessation indicates high intensity exercise enhances CNS functioning and suggests exercise may be a candidate for altering PD progression.
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- A Elizabeth Jansen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Analysis of the Effects of Coordination Program Viva 2 Parkinson (CoVi2) on Dynamic Balance, Muscle Parameters, and Symptomatology in Older Adults Diagnosed With Advanced Stages of Parkinson's Disease. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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McKee KE, Johnson RK, Chan J, Wills A. Implementation of high-cadence cycling for Parkinson's disease in the community setting: A pragmatic feasibility study. Brain Behav 2021; 11:e02053. [PMID: 33559973 PMCID: PMC8035480 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Efficacy of exercise to improve motor symptoms in Parkinson's Disease (PD) has been established in multiple clinical trials. The Pedaling for Parkinson's ™ (PFP) program is an existing community-based cycling intervention for individuals with PD. Although PFP program design was informed by in-laboratory efficacy studies, the implementation and effectiveness of the program in the community have not been studied. This feasibility study explores implementation and effectiveness of PFP utilizing the RE-AIM implementation evaluation framework. METHODS This was a pragmatic open-label multi-site study. First, community-based gyms were recruited to implement the PFP protocol with enhanced multi-modal training and support. Second individuals with Hoehn and Yahr stage I-III idiopathic PD were recruited to participate. Reach, effectiveness (both clinical scores and participant enjoyment), adoption, implementation (gym and participant fidelity, cost), and maintenance (sustainability) were assessed. Tracking of adverse events was used to monitor safety of the intervention. RESULTS Reach was moderate: 59% of participants who expressed interest opted to participate. No effectiveness outcomes demonstrated a significant change from pre to post; however, the program was highly enjoyable (96% of participants who started classes enjoyed the program and 87% wished to continue). Adoption was poor with only four out of 34 gyms participating. The program had poor gym and moderate participant fidelity. The program was maintained for at least 4 months across all sites. The program was implemented safely. CONCLUSION Barriers to implementation of nonpharmacologic interventions such as exercise protocols limit reach and availability of these interventions to patients. Pilot studies are needed to inform and direct further implementation efforts. Our pilot study suggests the PFP cycling intervention should be modified prior to attempts at widespread implementation. Modifications made by gyms in this study suggest adaptations to the protocol that may increase fidelity and effectiveness.
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- Kathleen E. McKee
- Department of NeurologyMassachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
- Henry and Allison McCance Center for Brain HealthMassachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMAUSA
- Present address:
Neurosciences Clinical ProgramIntermountain HealthcareMurrayUTUSA
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- Department of NeurologyMassachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
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- Department of BiostatisticsMassachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
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- Department of NeurologyMassachusetts General HospitalBostonMAUSA
- Harvard Medical SchoolBostonMAUSA
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Lin MA, Meng LF, Ouyang Y, Chan HL, Chang YJ, Chen SW, Liaw JW. Resistance-induced brain activity changes during cycle ergometer exercises. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil 2021; 13:27. [PMID: 33741055 PMCID: PMC7977282 DOI: 10.1186/s13102-021-00252-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background EEGs are frequently employed to measure cerebral activations during physical exercise or in response to specific physical tasks. However, few studies have attempted to understand how exercise-state brain activity is modulated by exercise intensity. Methods Ten healthy subjects were recruited for sustained cycle ergometer exercises at low and high resistance, performed on two separate days a week apart. Exercise-state EEG spectral power and phase-locking values (PLV) are analyzed to assess brain activity modulated by exercise intensity. Results The high-resistance exercise produced significant changes in beta-band PLV from early to late pedal stages for electrode pairs F3-Cz, P3-Pz, and P3-P4, and in alpha-band PLV for P3-P4, as well as the significant change rate in alpha-band power for electrodes C3 and P3. On the contrary, the evidence for changes in brain activity during the low-resistance exercise was not found. Conclusion These results show that the cortical activation and cortico-cortical coupling are enhanced to take on more workload, maintaining high-resistance pedaling at the required speed, during the late stage of the exercise period.
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- Ming-An Lin
- Faculty of Computer and Software Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, Jiang-Su, China
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- Department of Occupational Therapy and Graduate Institute of Behavioral Science, School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Division of Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Neurology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan. .,School of Physical Therapy and Graduate Institute of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, and Health Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan.,Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Center for Advanced Molecular Imaging and Translation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Abraham A, Duncan RP, Earhart GM. The Role of Mental Imagery in Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11020185. [PMID: 33540883 PMCID: PMC7913152 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11020185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disabling neurodegenerative disease whose manifestations span motor, sensorimotor, and sensory domains. While current therapies for PD include pharmacological, invasive, and physical interventions, there is a constant need for developing additional approaches for optimizing rehabilitation gains. Mental imagery is an emerging field in neurorehabilitation and has the potential to serve as an adjunct therapy to enhance patient function. Yet, the literature on this topic is sparse. The current paper reviews the motor, sensorimotor, and sensory domains impacted by PD using gait, balance, and pain as examples, respectively. Then, mental imagery and its potential for PD motor and non-motor rehabilitation is discussed, with an emphasis on its suitability for addressing gait, balance, and pain deficits in people with PD. Lastly, future research directions are suggested.
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- Amit Abraham
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel 4077625, Israel
- Navigation and Accessibility Research Center of Ariel University (NARCA), Ariel University, Ariel 4077625, Israel
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (R.P.D.); (G.M.E.)
- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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- Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA; (R.P.D.); (G.M.E.)
- Department of Neurology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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Colón-Semenza C, Fulford D, Ellis T. Effort-Based Decision-Making for Exercise in People with Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSONS DISEASE 2021; 11:725-735. [PMID: 33459665 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-202353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) are less active than their age-matched peers. Non-motor symptoms, specifically, deficient motivation, may influence decision-making for exercise due to the impaired mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine if effort-based decision-making for physical effort was different in PwPD compared to healthy controls. We sought to determine the relationship between effort-based decision making for exercise and a discrete motor task as well as the impact of components of motivation on decision-making for physical effort in PwPD. METHODS An effort-based decision-making paradigm using a discrete motor task (button pressing) and a continuous exercise task (cycling) was implemented in 32 PwPD and 23 healthy controls. Components of motivation were measured using the Apathy Scale and the Temporal Experience of Pleasure Scale- Anticipatory Pleasure scale. RESULTS The presence of Parkinson's disease (PD) did not moderate decisions for either physical effort task. There was a moderate correlation between decisions for both tasks, within each group. The anticipation of pleasure and apathy were predictors of decisions for both physical effort tasks in PwPD, but not in healthy controls. CONCLUSION PwPD responded similarly to effort and reward valuations compared to those without PD. Individuals were consistent in their decisions, regardless of the physical effort task. The anticipation of pleasure and apathy were significant predictors of decisions for exercise in PwPD only. Increased anticipation of pleasure, reduction of apathy, and the use of rewards may enhance engagement in high effort exercise among PwPD.
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- Departments of Occupational Therapy and Psychology & Brain Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Neurorehabilitation, Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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Penko AL, Zimmerman NM, Crawford M, Linder SM, Alberts JL. Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Responses and Predictors of Change in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2021; 102:925-931. [PMID: 33453190 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of aerobic exercise on maximal and submaximal cardiopulmonary responses and predictors of change in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). DESIGN Single-center, parallel-group, rater-blind study. SETTING Research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with mild to moderate PD (N=100). INTERVENTION Participants were enrolled in a trial evaluating the effect of cycling on PD and randomized to either voluntary exercise (VE), forced exercise (FE), or a no exercise control group. The exercise groups were time and intensity matched and exercised 3×/wk for 8 weeks on a stationary cycle. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Cardiopulmonary responses were collected via gas analysis during a maximal graded exercise test at baseline and post intervention. RESULTS Exercise attendance was 97% and 93% for the FE and VE group, respectively. Average exercise heart rate reserve was 67%±11% for FE and 70%±10% for VE. No significant difference was present for change in peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) post intervention, even though the FE group had a 5% increase in VO2peak. Both the FE and VE groups had significantly higher percentage oxygen consumption per unit time (V˙o2) at ventilator threshold (VT) than the control group compared with baseline values (P=.04). Mean V˙O2 at VT was 5% (95% CI, 0.1%-11%) higher in the FE group (P=.04) and 7% (2%, 12%) higher in VE group compared with controls. A stepwise linear regression model revealed that lower age, higher exercise cadence, and lower baseline VO2peak were most predictive of improved VO2peak. The overall model was found to be significant (P<.01). CONCLUSIONS Peak and submaximal cardiopulmonary function may improve after aerobic exercise in individuals with PD. Lower age, higher exercise cadence, and lower baseline VO2peak were most predictive of improved VO2peak in this exercise cohort. The improvements observed in aerobic capacity were gained after a relatively short aerobic cycling intervention.
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- Amanda L Penko
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Clinical Transformation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio; Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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High intensity aerobic exercise improves information processing and motor performance in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Exp Brain Res 2021; 239:777-786. [PMID: 33394100 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-020-06009-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) adversely affects information processing and motor performance. The impact of aerobic exercise on modifying the deleterious effects of PD underlying information and motor control processes is not well established. The primary aim of this project was to determine the effects of an 8-week high intensity exercise intervention on information processing and movement execution in individuals with PD. A secondary aim sought to understand the effects of antiparkinsonian medication relative to exercise on motor control processes. Data were collected at baseline (on- and off-medication) and upon completion of the exercise intervention (off-medication). Information processing and motor execution were evaluated via simple and choice reaction time paradigms (SRT and CRT) performed on a mobile device. Neither exercise nor medication impacted information processing or movement execution under the SRT paradigm. However, under CRT, exercise improved movement execution and information processing: total time was significantly reduced from 814 to 747 ms (p < 0.001), reaction time improved from 543 to 502 ms (p < 0.001), movement time improved from 270 to 246 ms (p = 0.01), and movement velocity improved from 28 cm/sec to 30 cm/sec (p = 0.01). Improvements in total time and reaction time in the CRT paradigm persisted 4 and 8 weeks following exercise cessation. Antiparkinsonian medication improved motor execution, but not information processing. The improvement in information processing following aerobic exercise, but not levodopa administration, suggests high intensity exercise may be enhancing neural processing and non-motor pathways outside those impacted by medication. The persistence of symptom improvement despite exercise intervention cessation indicates exercise is a candidate for disease modification. Trial registration: The trial was first registered at ClinicalTrials.gov on 7/10/2012 under registration number NCT01636297.
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Nicolini C, Fahnestock M, Gibala MJ, Nelson AJ. Understanding the Neurophysiological and Molecular Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Neuroplasticity in Cortical and Descending Motor Pathways: Where Do We Stand? Neuroscience 2020; 457:259-282. [PMID: 33359477 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2020.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Exercise is a promising, cost-effective intervention to augment successful aging and neurorehabilitation. Decline of gray and white matter accompanies physiological aging and contributes to motor deficits in older adults. Exercise is believed to reduce atrophy within the motor system and induce neuroplasticity which, in turn, helps preserve motor function during aging and promote re-learning of motor skills, for example after stroke. To fully exploit the benefits of exercise, it is crucial to gain a greater understanding of the neurophysiological and molecular mechanisms underlying exercise-induced brain changes that prime neuroplasticity and thus contribute to postponing, slowing, and ameliorating age- and disease-related impairments in motor function. This knowledge will allow us to develop more effective, personalized exercise protocols that meet individual needs, thereby increasing the utility of exercise strategies in clinical and non-clinical settings. Here, we review findings from studies that investigated neurophysiological and molecular changes associated with acute or long-term exercise in healthy, young adults and in healthy, postmenopausal women.
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- Chiara Nicolini
- Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada
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- Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1, Canada.
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van Wegen EEH, Hirsch MA, van de Berg WDJ, Vriend C, Rietberg MB, Newman MA, Vanbellingen T, van den Heuvel OA. High-Intensity Interval Cycle Ergometer Training in Parkinson's Disease: Protocol for Identifying Individual Response Patterns Using a Single-Subject Research Design. Front Neurol 2020; 11:569880. [PMID: 33193011 PMCID: PMC7642485 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.569880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: People with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience not only motor problems but also non-motor problems that seriously impede their daily functioning and quality of life. The current pharmacologic treatment of PD is symptomatic, and alternative rehabilitation treatments, which preferably also have a disease-modifying effect and promote neuroplasticity, are needed. Recent studies suggest that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is promising for promoting neuroplasticity in human PD, with short training time and reduced burden. Biomarkers for neuroplasticity such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurodegeneration (including neurofilament NfL and α-synuclein) may play a role, but their response to HIIT is not well-investigated. Objectives: The aims of this study were (1) to study the effects of 4 weeks of HIIT compared with 4 weeks of continuous aerobic exercise on motor and non-motor outcomes of PD and (2) to investigate the association between HIIT, motor/non-motor performances changes, and blood biomarker levels for neuroplasticity and neurodegeneration. Study Design: Single-subject research design with alternating treatment setup (ABACA) and frequent repeated measurements was used. Each participant received different intervention conditions (B/C) interspersed with baseline periods (A, i.e., ABACA or ACABA), and frequent repeated assessment of outcome measures is done to quantify within-subject, individual response patterns with sufficient power for data analysis. Blood samples were collected once a week in the baseline and training phases (A1 and B/C) and once every 2 weeks in the washout phases (A2 and A3). Intervention: Four subjects with PD on stable dopaminergic medication, two in Hoehn–Yahr stage 1–2, and two in Hoehn–Yahr stage 2.5–3 followed an ABACA or ACABA schedule, consisting of blocks with 30-min sessions of “B” (HIIT) or 50-min sessions of “C” [continuous aerobic exercise (CAE)] 3×/week for 4 weeks, separated by baseline “A” periods of 8 weeks for a total duration of 28 weeks. Outcome Measures: Outcome measures include disease status [Movement Disorder Society-sponsored revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS)], blood biomarkers (BDNF, Nfl, and α-synuclein), measures for functional mobility (including an activity tracker), and activities of daily living, as well as cognition, mood, biorhythm (sleeping problems), and quality of life. Data Analysis: Visual analysis of trends in level, slope, and variability in response patterns was carried out, confirmed by longitudinal regression analysis with phase (ABACA) as the independent variable.
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- Erwin E H van Wegen
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC, United States
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- Department of Anatomy & Neurosciences, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Anatomy & Neurosciences, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicines, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center, Carolinas Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC, United States
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- Neurocenter, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Lucerne, Switzerland.,Gerontechnology and Rehabilitation Group, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Anatomy & Neurosciences, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Psychiatry, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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An Acute Application of Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Does Not Improve Motor Performance in Parkinson's Disease. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10100735. [PMID: 33066348 PMCID: PMC7602166 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10100735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Transcranial direct current stimulation of the cerebellum (c-tDCS) improves motor performance in young and old adults. Based on the cerebellar involvement in Parkinson’s disease (PD), c-tDCS could have potential to improve motor function in PD. The purpose was to determine the effects of c-tDCS on motor performance in PD while participants were on medications. The study was a randomized, double-blind, SHAM-controlled, between-subjects design. Twenty-two participants with PD were allocated to either a c-tDCS group or a SHAM group. All participants completed one experimental session and performed two motor tasks with their most affected hand in a Baseline condition (no stimulation) and an Experimental condition. The motor tasks were a visuomotor isometric precision grip task (PGT) and a rapid arm movement task (AMT). The primary dependent variables were force error and endpoint error in the PGT and AMT, respectively. There were no significant differences in force error or endpoint error in the Experimental condition between the c-tDCS and SHAM groups. These results indicate that an acute application of c-tDCS does not enhance motor performance in hand and arm tasks in PD. Longer-term c-tDCS application over multiple days may be needed to enhance motor function in PD.
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Linder SM, Davidson S, Rosenfeldt A, Lee J, Koop MM, Bethoux F, Alberts JL. Forced and Voluntary Aerobic Cycling Interventions Improve Walking Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2020; 102:1-8. [PMID: 32918907 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2020.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the efficacy of high-intensity cycling to improve walking capacity in individuals with chronic stroke, identify variables that predict improvement in walking capacity, and quantify the relationship between the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and cardiopulmonary exercise (CPX) test variables. DESIGN Secondary analysis of data from 2 randomized controlled trials. SETTING Research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with chronic stroke (N=43). INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomized to 1 of the following time-matched interventions, occurring 3 times per week for 8 weeks: (1) forced aerobic exercise and upper extremity repetitive task practice (FE+RTP [n=16]), (2) voluntary aerobic exercise and upper extremity repetitive task practice (VE+RTP [n=14]), or (3) a non-aerobic control group (n=13). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Change in walking capacity as measured by the 6MWT from baseline to the end of treatment (EOT). RESULTS Significant increases were observed in distance traveled during the 6MWT at the EOT compared with baseline in the FE+RTP (P<.001) and VE+RTP (P<.001) groups, but not in the control group (P=.21). Among aerobic exercise participants, a multivariate regression analysis revealed that cycling cadence, power output, and baseline 6MWT distance were significant predictors of change in walking capacity. CONCLUSIONS An 8-week aerobic cycling intervention prescribed at 60% to 80% of heart rate reserve and moderate to high cadence and resistance led to significant improvements in walking capacity in our cohort of individuals with chronic stroke. Individuals with low baseline walking capacity levels may benefit most from aerobic cycling to improve over ground locomotion. Although the 6MWT did not elicit a cardiorespiratory response comparable to the maximal exertion CPX test, the 6MWT can be considered a valid and clinically relevant submaximal test of cardiorespiratory function in individuals with chronic stroke.
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- Susan M Linder
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Concussion Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Concussion Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Center for Neurologic Restoration, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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Pradhan B, Patra S, Nayak R, Behera C, Dash SR, Nayak S, Sahu BB, Bhutia SK, Jena M. Multifunctional role of fucoidan, sulfated polysaccharides in human health and disease: A journey under the sea in pursuit of potent therapeutic agents. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:4263-4278. [PMID: 32916197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Fucoidan is a complex polysaccharide (molecular weight 10,000-100,000 Da) derived from brown algae which comprises of L-fucose and sulfate groups have potential as therapeutic diligences against several human diseases. The fucoidan has expanded a widespread range of pharmacological properties as an anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antiangiogenic, immunomodulatory, anti-adhesive, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiviral and anti-neurodegenerative agents owing to their diverse chemical conformation and potent antioxidant activity. The antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities of the fucoidan contribute towards their disease preventive potency through dynamic modulation of key intracellular signalling pathways, regulation of ROS accumulation, and maintenance of principal cell survival and death pathways. Additionally, it also reduces cancer-associated cachexia. Despite the wide range of therapeutic potency, the fucoidan is heavily regarded as an unexplored plethora of druggable entities in the current situation. The isolation, screening, biological application, pre-clinical, and clinical assessment along with large scale cost-effective production remain a foremost task to be assessed. Moreover, the chemical synthesis of the present bioactive drug with confirmational rearrangement for enhanced availability and bioactivity also need tenacious investigation. Hence, in the present review, we give attention to the source of isolation of fucoidan, their principle strategic deployment in disease prevention, and the mechanistic investigation of how it works to combat different diseases that can be used for future therapeutic intervention.
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- Biswajita Pradhan
- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
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- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India
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- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India
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- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India
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- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology Rourkela, India.
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- Algal Biotechnology and Molecular Systematic Laboratory, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur 760007, India.
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Bloem BR, Monje MHG, Obeso JA. Understanding motor control in health and disease: classic single (n = 1) observations. Exp Brain Res 2020; 238:1593-1600. [PMID: 32172352 PMCID: PMC7413913 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-020-05763-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The field of neuroscience is increasingly dominated by a preferred use of big data, where analysis of large numbers has become an essential area of development. We here draw attention to the importance of smaller numbers, and more specifically, to the historical and continued importance of detailed and judiciously performed studies in single healthy volunteers or single patients with a unique clinical presentation, as an important approach to study normal functions of the nervous system, and to understand the pathophysiology underlying neurological movement disorders. We illustrate this by discussing several historical examples and by summarising Professor John Rothwell's impressive body of work in single-patient studies, highlighting some of his seminal n = 1 studies that have had a great impact on the field. In doing so, we hope to provide a powerful incentive for the next generation of neuroscientists to keep appreciating the value of detailed analyses of single observations.
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- Bastiaan R Bloem
- Department of Neurology, Centre of Expertise for Parkinson and Movement Disorders, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, PO Box 9101 (947), 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- HM-CINAC, Hospital Universitario HM Puerta del Sur, Universidad CEU-San Pablo, 28938, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- HM-CINAC, Hospital Universitario HM Puerta del Sur, Universidad CEU-San Pablo, 28938, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain.
- Medical School, CEU-San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain.
- CIBERNED (Center for Networked Biomedical Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases), Instituto Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Segura C, Eraso M, Bonilla J, Mendivil CO, Santiago G, Useche N, Bernal-Pacheco O, Monsalve G, Sanchez L, Hernández E, Peláez-Jaramillo MJ, Cárdenas-Mojica A. Effect of a High-Intensity Tandem Bicycle Exercise Program on Clinical Severity, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Plasma Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease. Front Neurol 2020; 11:656. [PMID: 32793096 PMCID: PMC7393207 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Rationale: The optimal modality, intensity, duration, frequency, and dose-response of exercise as a therapy for Parkinson's Disease (PD) are insufficiently understood. Objective: To assess the impact of a high-intensity tandem bicycle program on clinical severity, biomarkers, and functional MRI (fMRI) in PD. Methods: A single-center, parallel-group clinical trial was conducted. Thirteen PD patients aged 65 or younger were divided in two groups: a control group and an intervention group that incorporated a cycling program at 80% of each individual's maximum heart rate (HR) (≥80 rpm), three times a week, for 16 weeks. Both groups continued their conventional medications for PD. At baseline and at the end of follow-up, we determined in all participants the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, anthropometry, VO2max, PD biomarkers, and fMRI. Results: VO2max improved in the intervention group (IG) (+5.7 ml/kg/min), while it slightly deteriorated in the control group (CG) (-1.6 ml/kg/min) (p = 0.041). Mean Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) went down by 5.7 points in the IG and showed a small 0.9-point increase in the CG (p = 0.11). fMRI showed activation of the right fusiform gyrus during the motor task and functional connectivity between the cingulum and areas of the frontal cortex, and between the cerebellar vermis and the thalamus and posterior temporal gyrus. Plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels increased more than 10-fold in the IG and decreased in the CG (p = 0.028). Larger increases in plasma BDNF correlated with greater decreases in UPDRS (r = -0.58, p = 0.04). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that high-intensity tandem bicycle improves motor function and biochemical and functional neuroimaging variables in PD patients. Trial registration number: ISRCTN 13047118, Registered on February 8, 2018.
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- Carolina Segura
- Vida Activa, Department of Internal Medicine, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Vida Activa, Department of Internal Medicine, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia.,School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- School of Medicine, Universidad de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia.,Endocrinology Section, Department of Internal Medicine, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Department, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- Neurosurgery Section, Department of Surgery, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogota, Colombia
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Evidence Supports PA Prescription for Parkinson's Disease: Motor Symptoms and Non-Motor Features: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082894. [PMID: 32331349 PMCID: PMC7215784 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, which relates to not only motor symptoms, but also cognitive, autonomic, and mood impairments. The literature suggests that pharmacological or surgical treatment has a limited effect on providing relief of the symptoms and also restricting its progression. Recently, research on non-pharmacological interventions for people living with PD (pwPD) that alleviate their motor and non-motor features has shown a new aspect in treating this complex disease. Numerous studies are supporting exercise intervention as being effective in both motor and non-motor facets of PD, such as physical functioning, strength, balance, gait speed, and cognitive impairment. Via the lens of the physical profession, this paper strives to provide another perspective for PD treatment by presenting exercise modes categorized by motor and non-motor PD symptoms, along with its effects and mechanisms. Acknowledging that there is no “one size fits all” exercise prescription for such a variable and progressive disease, this review is to outline tailored physical activities as a credible approach in treating pwPD, conceivably enhancing overall physical capacity, ameliorating the symptoms, reducing the risk of falls and injuries, and, eventually, elevating the quality of life. It also provides references and practical prescription applications for the clinician.
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Passos-Monteiro E, Peyré-Tartaruga LA, Zanardi APJ, da Silva ES, Jimenez-Reyes P, Morin JB, Pagnussat AS. Sprint exercise for subjects with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease: Feasibility and biomechanical outputs. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 72:69-76. [PMID: 31838213 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND High-intensity training, a still unexplored exercise for individuals with Parkinson's disease, is positively related with increased functionality and aerobic profile in healthy individuals. The aim of this work was to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and acceptance of sprint running in individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's. Additionally, we compared sprint biomechanical outputs of force, velocity and power between individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy. METHODS Physically trained subjects with Parkinson's, men, (n = 16, 64:9.01 years, stage between 1 and 3 in the Hoehn and Yahr, 16.8:7.1 at Unified Parkinson's disease Rating Scales, and control group (n = 21, 65:9.27 years) performed 20 m sprint sessions. We analyzed the self-reported satisfaction and acceptance using a self-administered questionnaire, and the sprint biomechanics and performance based on high-speed video recordings. FINDINGS All participants completed the tests with high feasibility, acceptability and satisfaction scores. The sprint maximal force and maximal power outputs were higher in Parkinson's disease. Conversely, control group showed higher mechanical effectiveness values. Interestingly, no difference in velocity capabilities and overall 20-m sprint performance was observed between groups, possibly explained by different mechanical strategies in both groups over the sprint accelerations. Linear regression analyses showed that physical qualities are predictors of mechanical effectiveness, and mechanical variables are important determinants of sprint performance on Parkinson's disease. INTERPRETATION Sprint is a feasible exercise for people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Even though differences in physical qualities and mechanical effectiveness exist between subjects with Parkinson's disease and healthy, there is no overall substantial impact on sprint running performance.
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- Elren Passos-Monteiro
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Exercise Research Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Laboratory of Locomotion PhysioMecanics, Faculty of Physical Education, Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA), Brazil
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- Exercise Research Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Exercise Research Laboratory, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil; Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Brazil.
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Miner DG, Aron A, DiSalvo E. Therapeutic effects of forced exercise cycling in individuals with Parkinson's disease. J Neurol Sci 2020; 410:116677. [PMID: 31954353 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.116677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Currently there is no cure for the progressive movement disorders associated with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Pharmacological management of movement disorders in PD are associated with significant negative side effects. Exercise improves the efficacy of anti-parkinsonian medication, but does not ameliorate the side effects. Consensus on the optimal mode of exercise training or dosing to improve motor function for individuals with PD is lacking. The new concept of forced exercise is gaining traction in the literature as a mode of exercise which has the potential to improve motor function in individuals with PD. The purpose of this article is to review the effects of forced exercise on specific components of motor function that would help guide clinical decision making and exercise prescription for the PD patient population. Collectively, the evidence provided in this review suggests that forced exercise may be safely added as an ancillary therapy to the medical management of PD.
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- Daniel G Miner
- Department of Physical Therapy, Radford University, Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, 8th Floor, 101 Elm Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24013, United States of America.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Radford University, Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, 8th Floor, 101 Elm Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24013, United States of America.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Radford University, Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, 8th Floor, 101 Elm Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24013, United States of America.
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