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Periodization and Parkinson's Disease

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Miami

Conditions: Activity, Motor

Interventions: Power Resistance Training, Periodized Resistance Training

Countries: United States

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training to periodized training, which includes cycle of hypertrophy, strength and power, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 50 Years to 85 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Parkinson's Disease Hoehn \& Yahr Stages 1-3
* Able to walk 50m unassisted
* Able to understand and communicate in English

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncontrolled cardiovascular or other neuromuscular disease that prevent participation in a training program
* Any systemic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious concomitant medical illness
* Unresolved injury or surgery to the upper or lower limbs that prevents weight training.

Locations (1)

Coral Gables, Florida, United States