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Parkinson’s disease – exercise recommendations
Interventions based on research results
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Posted: August 17, 2009
Jay Alberts, PhD, Assistant Staff, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, discusses exercise recommendations for patients with Parkinson’s Disease using a bicycle.

Summary:
1. Based on research finding, Parkinson’s patients may benefit from cycling at a rate of 80-90 RPM.
2. A bike is in development that uses a motor to assist pedaling.

References and Resources
Schilling BK, Karlage RE, Ledoux MS, Pfeiffer RF, Weiss LW, Falvo MJ. Impaired leg extensor strength in individuals with Parkinson disease and relatedness to functional mobility. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Jun 25.
Dibble LE, Hale TF, Marcus RL, Gerber JP, Lastayo PC. High intensity eccentric resistance training decreases bradykinesia and improves quality of life in persons with Parkinson's disease: A preliminary study. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2009 Jun 2.

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