Long-term Effects of Combined Balance and Brisk Walking in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring rehabilitation, aerobic exercise, postural balance
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Parkinson disease diagnosed by neurologist with Hoehn & Yahr stage 2 or 3
- Having a 30-meter walking ability
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant neurological condition (other than Parkinson's disease)
- Musculoskeletal conditions affecting gait, balance or functions
- Had received deep brain stimulation surgery
- Cognitive impairment with Montreal Cognitive Assessment score <24
- Present with on-off motor fluctuations.
Sites / Locations
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Combined balance and brisk walking training
Flexibility and strengthening exercise
Week1-6: Supervised training in groups of 6-8 participant, once/week, 90 min/session 2. Week 7-26: Supervised training in groups of 6-8 participant, once/month, 90 min/session 3. Participants practice own balance exercise and brisk walking 2-3 times/week (to aim at 150 min of moderate intensity of brisk walking per week at 40-60% of heart rate reserve)
Week1-6: Supervised training in groups of 6-8 participant, once/week, 90 min/session Week 7-26: Supervised training in groups of 6-8 participant, once/month, 90 min/session Participants practice own flexibility and strengthening exercise 2-3 times/week (to aim at 150 min of exercise per week)