Background and objective: Several studies suggest that general exercise (GE) and physical therapy programmes (PT) improve the outcomes of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients; however, the available data do not allow a determination of which treatment is more effective. Our study aims to compare the effects of physiotherapy and general exercise in Parkinson's disease. Methods: Design and setting: Randomized controlled trial general hospital outpatient clinic. The participants were patients with Hoehn Yahr stage II PD. Two randomized groups: one receiving PT and one receiving GE. The outcome measures were the FIM, Hamilton Rating Scale, TUG test, and UPDRS. Results: FIM median scores improved by 3 points in the PT group after treatment, and the improvements were maintained at follow-up. The GE FIM median scores were unchanged after treatment and were reduced by 1 point at follow-up (p < 0.05). The TUG test time was reduced in the PT group but increased in the GE group with a 3-second difference between groups at follow-up, suggesting improved functional mobility after specific physiotherapy (p < 0.05). The UPDRS median score change from baseline was significantly different between the two groups at the end of treatment (6.5 points) and at follow-up (11 points), with a benefit for the physiotherapy group. Conclusions: Physiotherapy seems to be more effective than a generic exercise programme in patients with Hoehn Yahr stage II PD
Dipasquale, S., Meroni, R., Sasanelli, F., Messineo, I., Piscitelli, D., Perin, C., et al. (2017). Physical Therapy Versus a General Exercise Programme in Patients with Hoehn Yahr Stage II Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE, 7(1), 203-210 [10.3233/JPD-161015].
Citazione: | Dipasquale, S., Meroni, R., Sasanelli, F., Messineo, I., Piscitelli, D., Perin, C., et al. (2017). Physical Therapy Versus a General Exercise Programme in Patients with Hoehn Yahr Stage II Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE, 7(1), 203-210 [10.3233/JPD-161015]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No | |
Titolo: | Physical Therapy Versus a General Exercise Programme in Patients with Hoehn Yahr Stage II Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial | |
Autori: | Dipasquale, S; Meroni, R; Sasanelli, F; Messineo, I; Piscitelli, D; Perin, C; Cornaggia, C; Cerri, C | |
Autori: | DIPASQUALE, SAVINA (Primo) MERONI, ROBERTO (Secondo) CORNAGGIA, CESARE MARIA (Penultimo) CERRI, CESARE GIUSEPPE (Ultimo) (Corresponding) | |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2017 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/JPD-161015 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |