Effects of Moderate-volume, High-load Lower-body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: a Pilot Study

Overview

Journal Parkinsons Dis

Publisher Wiley

Date 2010 Oct 27

PMID 20976096

Citations 24

Authors

Brian K Schilling

Ronald F Pfeiffer

Mark S Ledoux

Robyn E Karlage

Richard J Bloomer

Michael J Falvo

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Abstract

Background. 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.

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