Journal Watch - Physical Activity
Can PD Patients Safely Exercise?
A systematic review and meta-analysis founc nine randomized controlled trials of 398 patients, of whom 199 were randomized to a physical activity group. After 3-6 months of follow up, the exercise group had significant improvements in such diverse measures as social support, social interaction, pain, sitting and standing, and insulin-resistance. However, C-reactive protein levels increased significantly.
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Tags: Physical Activity, Exercise, C reactive Protein Levels
Physical Activity and Survival in PD
Among 79 PD patients, fat and muscle mass, strength, and physical performance were not different between patients who were alive 2 years later and those who were not. However, the odds of death were 7.4 times higher in those whose level of physical activity was below the group’s median.
Read the abstract » | (added 2020-05-12)