The following types of exercise interventions have been shown efficacy in randomized controlled trials of people with Parkinson's disease:
- High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Gait and balance training[1]
- Resistance training[1][2]
- Aerobic exercise[1][3]
- Tai chi[4]
References
- ^Margaret K Mak, Irene S Wong-Yu, Xia Shen, Chloe L ChungLong-term effects of exercise and physical therapy in people with Parkinson diseaseNat Rev Neurol.(2017 Nov)
- ^Chung CL, Thilarajah S, Tan DEffectiveness of resistance training on muscle strength and physical function in people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clin Rehabil.(2016-Jan)
- ^Mehrholz J, Kugler J, Storch A, Pohl M, Hirsch K, Elsner BTreadmill training for patients with Parkinson Disease. An abridged version of a Cochrane Review.Eur J Phys Rehabil Med.(2016-Oct)
- ^Yan Yang, Xiang-Yuan Li, Li Gong, Yun-Liang Zhu, Yan-Lei HaoTai Chi for improvement of motor function, balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysisPLoS One.(2014 Jul 21)