ArticleIrish journal of medical science2022
The effects of arm crank training on aerobic capacity, physical performance, quality of life, and health-related disability in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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- Exercise as a potent antidepressant intervention in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- The relationship between physical function and psychological symptoms in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Depressive Symptoms in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Brain sciences · 2025Review
- Pushing the Limits of Interlimb Connectivity: Neuromodulation and Beyond.Biomedicines · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundAerobic exercise training contributes to improvement of cardiopulmonary capacity, mobility, neurological function, and quality of life.
aimsTo investigate the effects of arm crank ergometer training on aerobic capacity, quality of life, and Parkinson's disease (PD)-related disability
methodsSeventeen patients with PD were recruited to study. Assessments were performed at baseline and at the end of an 8-week arm crank ergometer (ACE) training program (3 days/week; 1 h per session, 50-70% VO
resultsAt the end of the study, an increase of 30.49% in aerobic capacity was observed. Statistically significant improvements were found for the 6MWT (p = 0.001), TUG test (p = 0.001), UPDRS total score (p = 0.002), quality of life assessed with PDQ-39 (p = 0.006), BDI (p = 0.001), and FES scores (p = 0.002) after an 8-week ACE training. No significant effect on MoCA was found (p = 0.264).
conclusionAn 8-week ACE training led to significant improvement in aerobic capacity, physical performance, and PD-related disabilities.
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