Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson's disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the last 10 years.

Background: Given the relative importance of cognitive impairment, there was considerable interest in identifying the cognitive profile of PD patients, in order to ensure specific and appropriate therapeutic interventions.

Purpose: To determine the effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in PD patients, compared with the control group.

Data Sources: Medline, Cochrane, Scopus, PEDro and Web of Science (last searched in September 2016).