AIM To investigate whether isotonic exercises performed with the use of micro loads (ballasted wrist and ankle bandages), compared with exercises carried out with elastic bands, cause a physical capacity variation in a group of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). METHODS The duration of the study was 6 months. Twenty-one people with PD participated in the study, all of whom were able to walk unassisted. The sample group was divided into two groups : the first (EG), consisting of 11 subjects (age 69±10 years; weight 72±12 kg, height 171±7 cm, and a disability score using the Hoehn & Yahr scale of 2±0,5) used isotonic exercises with the addition of micro loads. The second group (BG), consisting of 9 subjects (age 70±11 years; weight 69±15 kg and high 169±9 cm and a disability score using the Hoehn & Yahr scale of 1,9±0,5) used the same exercises of the EG, but with elastic bands. Two sessions of physical activity were performed per week, separated by a recovery day. The two groups were measured two months after the beginning of the activity and every two months until the conclusion of the study. The tests were: Sit & Reach for the evaluation of flexibility; the stabilometry useful for the evaluation of the center of orthostatic pressure (COP); the Spinal mouse for the evaluation of spinal morphology; and the Sit to Stand to provide information on the strength of the lower limbs. RESULTS Data showed a statistically significant variation in the Sit to stand test in the BG group (T0 vs T2; Anova, p <0.05, post hoc, p <0.05, +19%. DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION Six months of strength stimulation with the use of elastic bands produced in patients with PD a significant improvement in the muscle performance of the lower limbs.
THE USE OF MICRO LOADS AND THE ELASTIC BANDS TRAINING IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
GOLLIN, MASSIMILIANO;
2014-01-01
Abstract
AIM To investigate whether isotonic exercises performed with the use of micro loads (ballasted wrist and ankle bandages), compared with exercises carried out with elastic bands, cause a physical capacity variation in a group of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). METHODS The duration of the study was 6 months. Twenty-one people with PD participated in the study, all of whom were able to walk unassisted. The sample group was divided into two groups : the first (EG), consisting of 11 subjects (age 69±10 years; weight 72±12 kg, height 171±7 cm, and a disability score using the Hoehn & Yahr scale of 2±0,5) used isotonic exercises with the addition of micro loads. The second group (BG), consisting of 9 subjects (age 70±11 years; weight 69±15 kg and high 169±9 cm and a disability score using the Hoehn & Yahr scale of 1,9±0,5) used the same exercises of the EG, but with elastic bands. Two sessions of physical activity were performed per week, separated by a recovery day. The two groups were measured two months after the beginning of the activity and every two months until the conclusion of the study. The tests were: Sit & Reach for the evaluation of flexibility; the stabilometry useful for the evaluation of the center of orthostatic pressure (COP); the Spinal mouse for the evaluation of spinal morphology; and the Sit to Stand to provide information on the strength of the lower limbs. RESULTS Data showed a statistically significant variation in the Sit to stand test in the BG group (T0 vs T2; Anova, p <0.05, post hoc, p <0.05, +19%. DISCUSSION / CONCLUSION Six months of strength stimulation with the use of elastic bands produced in patients with PD a significant improvement in the muscle performance of the lower limbs.
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