Rock Steady Boxing: A qualitative evaluation of a community exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease.

Purpose: Regular exercise can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder. The Rock Steady Boxing organization created an exercise program for people with Parkinson's Disease (pwPD) modelled after traditional boxing. The purpose of this study was to better understand the physical function, exercise beliefs, contextual factors, class experiences and outcome perceptions of pwPD participating in Rock Steady Boxing.

Measuring Gait Parameters from Structural Vibrations.

Measuring gait parameters (e.g. speed, cadence, step duration) accurately is invaluable for evaluation during treatment of older adults who struggle with disability onset, disease progression, balance, and injurious falls.

Active Participation of Care Partners in a Physical Activity Intervention Alongside People with Stroke: A Feasibility Study.

This study investigated the feasibility of a physical activity intervention for people with stroke and their care partners and the role social support plays in physical activity adherence. The study used a single-group, pretest-posttest design with follow-up. Participants were adults with chronic stroke and their care partners.

Physical Activity in De Novo Parkinson Disease: Daily Step Recommendation and Effects of Treadmill Exercise on Physical Activity.

Objective: People with Parkinson disease (PD) have low physical activity (PA) levels and are at risk for cardiovascular events. The 3 purposes of this study were to determine a step threshold that corresponds to meeting aerobic PA guidelines, determine effects of treadmill exercise on PA, and quantify the relationship between changes in daily steps and fitness.

Methods: This was a secondary analysis of the Study in Parkinson's Disease of Exercise trial, which randomized participants to high-intensity treadmill exercise, moderate-intensity treadmill exercise, or usual care for 6 months.

Associations Between Self-Reported Symptoms and Gait Parameters Using In-Home Sensors in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis.

Background And Purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive neurological disorder, characterized by exacerbations and remissions, often resulting in disability affecting multiple neurological functions. The purpose of this article was (1) to describe the frequencies of self-reported symptoms in a natural environment and (2) to determine characteristics and associations between self-reported symptoms and home gait parameters (speed, stride time, and stride length) at baseline and at 3 months in patients with MS.

Methods: Participants completed the self-report MS-Related Symptom Scale to measure symptoms.

Endurance exercise improves function in individuals with Parkinson's disease: A meta-analysis.

Current evidence has shown that exercise can reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD). However, previous studies indicated mixed results, possibly because of variability in terms of the nature of the exercise interventions. The purpose of this study was to perform a metaanalysis of current evidence from endurance exercise intervention studies for effects on the United Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) in individuals with PD.

The interaction of fatigue, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

In addition to the underlying health problems and disability associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), adults with each of these chronic illnesses are independently known to experience fatigue. While fatigue's influence on physical activity and health related quality of life (HRQOL) with each of these illnesses has been discussed, what is lacking is information on how fatigue impacts physical activity and health related quality of life, and ultimately self-management for adults with these conditions. Additionally, individuals may be unaware of the significance of maintaining optimal physical activity in order to maintain everyday function and self-management.