Journal article
The Effect of Different Exercise Modes on Domain-Specific Cognitive Function in Patients Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Journal of Parkinson's Disease, Vol.9(1), pp.73-95
2019
Abstract
Background: Supervised exercise training alleviates motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the efficacy of exercise to improve nonmotor symptoms such as cognitive function is less well known. Objective: To systematically review evidence on the efficacy of different exercise modes (coordination exercise, resistance exercise, aerobic exercise) on domain-specific cognitive function in patients with PD. Methods: Parallel-group randomized controlled trials published before March 2018 were included. Primary outcome measures included global cognitive function and its subdomains, and the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale was included as a secondary outcome. Methodological quality was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. Results: The literature search yielded 2,000 articles, of which 11 met inclusion criteria. 508 patients (mean age 68±4 years) were included with a disease severity from 1 to 4 on the Hoehn & Yahr stage scale. Overall study quality was modest (mean 6±2, range 3-8/10). In 5 trials a significant between-group effect size (ES) was identified for tests of specific cognitive domains, including a positive effect of aerobic exercise on memory (ES = 2.42) and executive function (ES = 1.54), and of combined resistance and coordination exercise on global cognitive function (ES = 1.54). Two trials found a significant ES for coordination exercise (ES = 0.84-1.88), which led to improved executive function compared with that of non-exercising control subjects. Conclusion: All modes of exercise are associated with improved cognitive function in individuals with PD. Aerobic exercise tended to best improve memory; however, a clear effect of exercise mode was not identified.
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- Title
- The Effect of Different Exercise Modes on Domain-Specific Cognitive Function in Patients Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Authors
- Tim Stuckenschneider (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyChristopher D Askew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyAnnelise L Meneses (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyRicarda Baake (Author) - University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzJan Weber (Author) - German Sport University CologneStefan Schneider (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Journal of Parkinson's Disease, Vol.9(1), pp.73-95
- Publisher
- IOS Press
- DOI
- 10.3233/JPD-181484
- ISSN
- 1877-7171
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451116302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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