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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2012 Jan;27(1):143-6.
doi: 10.1002/mds.23966. Epub 2011 Sep 27.

Weekly exercise does not improve fatigue levels in Parkinson's disease

Charlotte Winward  1 , Cath Sackley, Charmaine Meek, Hooshang Izadi, Karen Barker, Derick Wade, Helen Dawes
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Weekly exercise does not improve fatigue levels in Parkinson's disease

Charlotte Winward et al. Mov Disord. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Background: Fatigue is one of the most disabling non-motor symptoms for people with Parkinson's disease. Exercise may modify fatigue. This study examines prescribed exercise effects on physical activity levels, well-being, and fatigue in Parkinson's disease.

Methods: In this single-blinded trial, participants were randomly assigned to either a 12 week community exercise program or control group. Primary outcome measures were fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale) and physical activity.

Results: Thirty-nine people with Parkinson's disease were included: 20 in exercise and 19 in control. Sixty-five percent of the study group were fatigued (n = 24, mean 4.02, SD 1.48). Increased fatigue was associated with lower mobility and activity (P < .05). Individuals participated in a mean of 15 (SD 10) exercise sessions with no significant change in fatigue, mobility, well-being, or physical activity after exercise (P ≥ .05).

Conclusion: Participation in weekly exercise did not improve fatigue in people with Parkinson's Disease.

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