Interval Active-Assisted Cycling Intervention Improves Motor Function in Individuals' with Parkinson's Disease

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a four-week interval active-assisted (AAC) cycling protocol on motor function in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Unified Parkinson’s disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), upper extremity motor function (Kinesia), Berg Balance Scale, balance, and quality of life were assessed. Individuals with idiopathic PD (N=7) were randomly assigned to an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group came into the laboratory three times a week for four weeks and completed a thirty-minute interval AAC protocol, which consisted of a five minute warm up and cool down. The control group only came for base and post testing. Testing included motor function (UPDRS and Kinesia), balance (Biodex Balance System SD and Berg), quality of life (PDQ-39), and cardiovascular fitness (3-minute step test). All testing was done at baseline and at the end of the four-weeks, except for cardiovascular fitness. Data was analyzed by calculating the change scores and then an independent samples t-test between the groups. Significance was found in an eyes open, firm surface condition (CTSIB1) of balance and UPDRS, but not upper extremity motor function, showing that AAC does improve some symptoms of PD.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Health Sciences

Grantor dc:publisher

Kent State University

Year dc:date

2013

Author dc:creator

• Wilson, Kayla Anne

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ridgel, Angela

• Neurosciences
• Rehabilitation
• Health
• Neurology
• Parkinson's disease
• motor function

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1365453301

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:etd.ohiolink.edu:kent1365453301