The Effect of Exercise in Water on Functional Fitness in People With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson, Parkinson Disease, Neurologic Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Parkinson focused on measuring Parkinson Disease, Aqua Therapy, Balance, Neurological Disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: clinical diagnosis of idiopathic PD, from mild to moderate stages (severity from 1 to 4), according to the original version of the Hoehn & Yahr scale (HY)17, assessed by the neurologist Having medical certificate for performing physical activities and attending heated pools Exclusion Criteria: Having another neurological pathology Having limiting orthopedic or heart associated conditions changing physical activities or L-dopa-based drug intake parameters
Sites / Locations
- Pardis specialized wellness institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Exercise group
Control group
Patients in the intervention group will do high intensity interval training (HIIT) in water. In this study, HIIT training will be short intervals (30 seconds) of movements and 15 seconds of rest.Exercises will be done in a floating position in the deep part. The intervention will be done 3 sessions weekly. The length will be 8 weeks.
The patients will continue their usual medication and their usual physical activity.