Influence of muscular strengthening in the functional independence of individuals with Parkinson’s disease

Authors

  • Ana Márcia dos Santos Antônio UNESP
  • Flávia Cristina Bertoldi UNESP
  • Flávia Roberta Faganello-Navega UNESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n3.4376

Keywords:

Independent living, Muscle strength, Parkinson's disease.

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a chronic disease of the nervous system that leads to a clinical picture of resting tremor, bradykinesia, muscular rigidity and postural instability. These symptoms, in turn, directly influence the functional independence of the individual. Objective: To analyze the influence of muscle strengthening on functional independence of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Method: A total of ten subjects of both genders participated in this study. We evaluated the functional independence, strength of lower limbs, grip strength testing and 1 repetition maximum. After the evaluation was performed muscle building program for 12 weeks. Results: There was improvement of functional independence (p = 0.007) and lower limb strength (p = 0.01), as well as an increase in grip strength, both of the dominant hand (p = 0.007) and the non-dominant one (p = 0.02). Conclusion: The muscle strength improved the functional independence of individuals with PD.

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Author Biographies

Ana Márcia dos Santos Antônio, UNESP

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fisioterapia, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, UNESP, Presidente Prudente, SP,Brasil

Flávia Cristina Bertoldi, UNESP

Departamento de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências, Universidade Estadual Paulista, UNESP, Marília, SP, Brasil

Flávia Roberta Faganello-Navega, UNESP

Departamento de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacional, Faculdade de Filosofia e Ciências, Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP, Marília, SP, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Humano e Tecnologias, do Instituto de Biociências da Unesp, campus de Rio Claro, Brasil.

Published

2013-10-15

How to Cite

1.
Antônio AM dos S, Bertoldi FC, Faganello-Navega FR. Influence of muscular strengthening in the functional independence of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 23];12(3):439-46. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4376

Issue

Section

Applied Sciences