Aerobic Exercise Preserves Olfaction Function in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Joint Authors
Alberts, Jay L.
Rosenfeldt, Anson B.
Dey, Tanujit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Based on anecdotal reports of improved olfaction following aerobic exercise, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week aerobic exercise program on olfaction function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Methods.
Thirty-eight participants with idiopathic PD were randomized to either an aerobic exercise group (n=23) or a nonexercise control group (n=15).
The aerobic exercise group completed a 60-minute cycling session three times per week for eight weeks while the nonexercise control group received no intervention.
All participants completed the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT) at baseline, end of treatment, and a four-week follow up.
Results.
Change in UPSIT scores between the exercise and nonexercise groups from baseline to EOT (p=0.01) and from baseline to EOT+4 (p=0.02) favored the aerobic exercise group.
Individuals in the nonexercise group had worsening olfaction function over time, while the exercise group was spared from decline.
Discussion.
The difference in UPSIT scores suggested that aerobic exercise may be altering central nervous system pathways that regulate the physiologic or cognitive processes controlling olfaction in individuals with PD.
While these results provide promising preliminary evidence that exercise may modify the disease process, further systematic evaluation is necessary.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rosenfeldt, Anson B.& Dey, Tanujit& Alberts, Jay L.. 2016. Aerobic Exercise Preserves Olfaction Function in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115285
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rosenfeldt, Anson B.…[et al.]. Aerobic Exercise Preserves Olfaction Function in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115285
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rosenfeldt, Anson B.& Dey, Tanujit& Alberts, Jay L.. Aerobic Exercise Preserves Olfaction Function in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115285
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115285