Promoting Physical Activity Engagement for People With Early-mid Stage Parkinson's Disease (Engage-PD) (Engage-PD)
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring physical activity, exercise, rehabilitation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Neurologist confirmed clinical diagnosis for Parkinson's disease Hoehn & Yahr stage I-III
- Ambulatory for indoor and outdoor mobility without assistance or assistive device
- Successful completion of Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)26 or medical clearance from GP
Exclusion Criteria:
- Musculoskeletal injury that would prevent participation in an exercise program
- Other neurological disease or disorder such as stroke
Sites / Locations
- Teachers College, Columbia UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Physical Activity Coaching
Participants will receive up to 5 coaching sessions by a physical or occupational therapist. The intervention will focus on facilitating physical activity engagement and development of specific and measurable goals. The recommended program will be individualized to each participant but will primarily focus on increasing general physical activity (e.g. steps per day) as well as engagement in moderate intensity aerobic exercise a minimum of three times per week. At the follow up sessions the therapist will review progress with the current exercise plan and progress and discuss barriers and facilitators for exercise engagement. Participants will have the option to use a Fitbit or other device to monitor their heart rate and physical activity during the course of the intervention period.