Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study

Background. Resistance training research has demonstrated positive effects for persons with Parkinson's disease (PD), but the number of acute training variables that can be manipulated makes it difficult to determine the optimal resistance training program. Objective. The purpose of this invest...

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Main Authors: Brian K. Schilling, Ronald F. Pfeiffer, Mark S. LeDoux, Robyn E. Karlage, Richard J. Bloomer, Michael J. Falvo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/824734
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author Brian K. Schilling
Ronald F. Pfeiffer
Mark S. LeDoux
Robyn E. Karlage
Richard J. Bloomer
Michael J. Falvo
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description Background. Resistance training research has demonstrated positive effects for persons with Parkinson's disease (PD), but the number of acute training variables that can be manipulated makes it difficult to determine the optimal resistance training program. Objective. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of an 8-week resistance training intervention on strength and function in persons with PD. Methods. Eighteen men and women were randomized to training or standard care for the 8-week intervention. The training group performed 3 sets of 5–8 repetitions of the leg press, leg curl, and calf press twice weekly. Tests included leg press strength relative to body mass, timed up-and-go, six-minute walk, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence questionnaire. Results. There was a significant group-by-time effect for maximum leg press strength relative to body mass, with the training group significantly increasing their maximum relative strength (P<.05). No other significant interactions were noted (P>.05). Conclusions. Moderate volume, high-load weight training is effective for increasing lower-body strength in persons with PD.
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spelling doaj-art-75fca2b100c54ba4ba7f5392b8709cd02025-08-20T03:35:18ZengWileyParkinson's Disease2042-00802010-01-01201010.4061/2010/824734824734Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot StudyBrian K. Schilling0Ronald F. Pfeiffer1Mark S. LeDoux2Robyn E. Karlage3Richard J. Bloomer4Michael J. Falvo5Exercise Neuromechanics Laboratory, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USADepartment of Neurology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USADepartment of Neurology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USAExercise Neuromechanics Laboratory, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USAExercise Neuromechanics Laboratory, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USAMovement Science Program, Washington University in St. Louis, MO 63108, USABackground. Resistance training research has demonstrated positive effects for persons with Parkinson's disease (PD), but the number of acute training variables that can be manipulated makes it difficult to determine the optimal resistance training program. Objective. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of an 8-week resistance training intervention on strength and function in persons with PD. Methods. Eighteen men and women were randomized to training or standard care for the 8-week intervention. The training group performed 3 sets of 5–8 repetitions of the leg press, leg curl, and calf press twice weekly. Tests included leg press strength relative to body mass, timed up-and-go, six-minute walk, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence questionnaire. Results. There was a significant group-by-time effect for maximum leg press strength relative to body mass, with the training group significantly increasing their maximum relative strength (P<.05). No other significant interactions were noted (P>.05). Conclusions. Moderate volume, high-load weight training is effective for increasing lower-body strength in persons with PD.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/824734
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Ronald F. Pfeiffer
Mark S. LeDoux
Robyn E. Karlage
Richard J. Bloomer
Michael J. Falvo
Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
Parkinson's Disease
title Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
title_full Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
title_fullStr Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
title_short Effects of Moderate-Volume, High-Load Lower-Body Resistance Training on Strength and Function in Persons with Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Study
title_sort effects of moderate volume high load lower body resistance training on strength and function in persons with parkinson s disease a pilot study
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