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Exercise to improve spinal flexibility and function for people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled trial
Author(s)Margaret Schenkman, Toni M Cutson, Maggie Kuchibhatla
Journal titleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 46, no 10, October 1998
Pagespp 1207-1216
KeywordsParkinson's disease ; Exercise ; Living in the community ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe effectiveness of an exercise intervention for people in early and mid-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) in improving spinal flexibility and physical performance in a sample of community-dwelling older people is described in this article. A total of 51 older men and women participated in the study. Results demonstrated that improvements in neck and back mobility and physical performance can be achieved with a 10-week exercise programme for people in the early and mid-stages of PD. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-981118408 A
ClassmarkCR6: CEA: K4: 7T

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