High-intensity workout three times a week may be safe and help decrease worsening of motor symptoms in people with early-stage Parkinson\u2019s disease, researchers say.<\/p>\n
Parkinson\u2019s disease \u2014 the second most common neurodegenerative disorder \u2014 causes progressive loss of muscle control, trembling, stiffness, slowness and impaired balance.<\/p>\n
It was previously thought that high-intensity exercise was too physically stressful for individuals with Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n
As the disease progresses, it becomes difficult for patients to walk, talk and complete simple tasks.<\/p>\n
However, the study published in JAMA Neurology, showed that participants who indulge in exercise between 80 and 85 per cent maximum heart rate may have benefit as medicine.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have Parkinson\u2019s disease and you want to delay the progression of your symptoms, you should exercise three times a week with your heart rate between 80 to 85 percent maximum. It is that simple,\u201d said Daniel Corcos, Professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.<\/p>\n
For the study, the team included 128 participants aged 40 to 80 years old. The participants were at an early stage of the disease.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe earlier in the disease you intervene, the more likely it is you can prevent the progression of the disease,\u201d Corcos said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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