2016, Vol. 3, Issue 5, Part B
Effect of aerobic exercise on walking capacity in subjects with parkinsonism- literature review
Author(s): Sanam Mainali, Jimshad TU and Anil T John
Abstract:Background Parkinson disease is a neurological syndrome usually resulting from deficiency of neurotransmitter dopamine as the consequence of degenerative, vascular or inflammatory changes in the basal ganglia. Aerobic exercise is physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process. Objective of the study was to review the effect of aerobic exercise on walking capacity in subject with Parkinson disease. Methods. Total of 7 articles reviewed, which supports aerobic exercise and walking capacity and conclusion made on the basis of results reviewed. Conclusion. Thus based on the various results achieved in the previous studies, this literature review concluded that the aerobic exercises can be a great way to improve walking capacity in patients with Parkinsonism.
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Sanam Mainali, Jimshad TU, Anil T John. Effect of aerobic exercise on walking capacity in subjects with parkinsonism- literature review. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2016;3(5):73-75.