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

✍ Scribed by Charlotte Winward; Cath Sackley; Charmaine Meek; Hooshang Izadi; Karen Barker; Derick Wade; Helen Dawes

• Book ID: 102945950
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 1006 KB
• Volume: 27
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0885-3185
• DOI: 10.1002/mds.23966

✦ Synopsis

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. © 2011 Movement Disorder Society