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Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Pfeiffer, Ronald F.
LeDoux, Mark S.
Schilling, Brian K.
Karlage, Robyn E.
Bloomer, Richard J.
Falvo, Michael J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Resistance training research has demonstrated positive effects for persons with Parkinson's disease (PD), but the number of acute training variables that can be manipulated makes it difficult to determine the optimal resistance training program.
Objective.
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of an 8-week resistance training intervention on strength and function in persons with PD.
Methods.
Eighteen men and women were randomized to training or standard care for the 8-week intervention.
The training group performed 3 sets of 5–8 repetitions of the leg press, leg curl, and calf press twice weekly.
Tests included leg press strength relative to body mass, timed up-and-go, six-minute walk, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence questionnaire.
Results.
There was a significant group-by-time effect for maximum leg press strength relative to body mass, with the training group significantly increasing their maximum relative strength (P<.05).
No other significant interactions were noted (P>.05).
Conclusions.
Moderate volume, high-load weight training is effective for increasing lower-body strength in persons with PD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schilling, Brian K.& Pfeiffer, Ronald F.& LeDoux, Mark S.& Karlage, Robyn E.& Bloomer, Richard J.& Falvo, Michael J.. 2010. Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study. Parkinson’s Disease،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schilling, Brian K.…[et al.]. Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study. Parkinson’s Disease No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Schilling, Brian K.& Pfeiffer, Ronald F.& LeDoux, Mark S.& Karlage, Robyn E.& Bloomer, Richard J.& Falvo, Michael J.. Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study. Parkinson’s Disease. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-989716
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-989716