The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Posture, Trunk Flexibility and Spine Function in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Summary

The primary goal of this clinical trail is to compare the effect of a five-week specific motor interventions on the postural alignment, trunk range of motion and spine function in patients with Parkinson's disease. The secondary goal is to investigate the effect of specific motor interventions on pain, balance, gait, and quality of life. Participants will: be randomly allocated to a control group or an exercise group and will perform 50 minutes of exercise twice a week, including stretching, core exercises, gross motor movements and balance exercises for 5 weeks. Each group will be assessed for posture, trunk range of motion, spine function, pain, balance, gait, and quality of life before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hoehn-Yahr classification 2 to 3
* Regular compliance with medication program
* Stable medical condition and vital signs, conscious
* Be able to follow instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairment or dementia who are unable to cooperate with therapy or functional assessment
* Patients with musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries that have resulted in limited mobility
* Patients with physician-diagnosed cardiorespiratory disorders with activity limitations
* Patients with acute neurological disorders.

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