Parkinson's Pt 2

Question 1

Should parkinsons patients exercise while their medication is on or off?

Answer 1

on

Question 2

Emphasizes good alignment and manual cueing to guide movement

Answer 2

NDT

Question 3

Contributes a model for moving in functional diagnol patterns with special technique of rhythmic initiation (helpful for patients with rigidity)

Answer 3

PNF

Question 4

What are newer exercise recommendations for Parkinsons patients

Answer 4

Dance therapy

Externally cued movement (metronome)
visual cues( line on floor)

Tai chi- shown to dc fall risk

boxing

BWSTT (they dont need a harness until later)

sensorimotor training

LSVT-BIG - emphasis on amplitude and sensory processing

Question 5

What is LSVT-BIG

Answer 5

parkinsons exercise program focused on amplitude, sensory processing. high intensity being espeically critical for neuroprotective effects.

Question 6

CPG recommendations for parkinsons:

Answer 6

Aerobic training: Strong evidence

Resistance training: strong

Balance training: strong

Flexibility: weak evidence

External cueing: strong

Community based exercise: Strong

Gait training: strong

Task-specific training: strong

Behavior-change approach-Moderate

Integrated care: strong

telehealth: weak

Question 7

CPG: Implement moderate to high intensity aerobic exercise for parkinsons

should or should not?

Answer 7

SHOULD

3 days a week 30 mins a day

Question 8

CPG: Physical therapists should implement resistance training (focused on strength fewer reps with more resistance)

How often?

Answer 8

3 days a week with atleast 1 day inbetween

Question 9

How often should parkinsons patients perform balance training

Answer 9

3 days a week

Question 10

T or F: Deep Brain Stimulation improves balance

Answer 10

F