Date of Award
2016
Degree Type
Selective Evidence-Based Medicine Review
Degree Name
Master of Science in Health Sciences - Physician Assistant
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Department Chair
John Cavenagh, MBA, PhD, PA-C
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM is to determine whether or not resistance training is effective in improving mobility for patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Study Design: Review of four English language randomized control trials (RCT) published between 2012-2013.
Data Sources: Articles used were RCTs and published in peer reviewed journals and found using Pubmed, JAMA, and NCBI.
Outcomes Measured: Effectiveness was measured by comparing a sham, or non-resistance based exercise group, to a resistance based group. Improvement in mobility was measured using UPDRS-III scores.
Results: Patients with Parkinson’s have slow and weak movements which should be improved with resistance training. Corcos et al showed that resistance training improved UPDRS-III over a comparison group with a mean difference of 7.3 points (P
Outcome: Resistance training is likely to improve mobility in patients with Parkinson’s Disease when compared to control groups and with a minimal risk of harm.
Recommended Citation
Yorio, F. Joe, "Does Resistance Training Improve Mobility in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease?" (2016). PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship. 298.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/pa_systematic_reviews/298