Progressive Resistance Exercise and Parkinson's Disease: A Review of Potential Mechanisms

Progressive Resistance Exercise and Parkinson's Disease: A Review of Potential Mechanisms

This paper reviews the therapeutically beneficial effects of progressive resistance exercise (PRE) on Parkinson's disease (PD). First, this paper discusses the rationale for PRE in PD. Within the first section, the review discusses the central mechanisms that underlie bradykinesia and muscle weakness, highlights findings related to the central changes that accompany PRE in healthy individuals, ...

Mechanisms linking Mental Health Problems and Cardiac Disease: A Review

Psychological problems play a critical role in development of cardiovascular disease. Several mechanisms were suggested to explain the association and mechanism of this effect, recently. Knowledge of the mechanisms mediating the association between psychological status and heart disease could help in developing treatments. The effects of mind and mood on the cardiovascular system can be due to ...

mechanisms linking mental health problems and cardiac disease: a review

psychological problems play a critical role in development of cardiovascular disease. several mechanisms were suggested to explain the association and mechanism of this effect, recently. knowledge of the mechanisms mediating the association between psychological status and heart disease could help in developing treatments. the effects of mind and mood on the cardiovascular system can be due to ...

Progressive resistance exercise improves strength and physical performance in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease: a systematic review.

QUESTION Does progressive resistance exercise improve strength and measures of physical performance in people with Parkinson's disease? DESIGN Systematic review with meta-analysis of randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials. PARTICIPANTS People with Parkinson's disease, regardless of gender or level of disability. INTERVENTION Progressive resistance exercise, defined as involving...

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