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Motor Performance And Quality Of Life In A Community Exercise Program For Parkinson Disease, Elizabeth A. Stiles, Karen M. Jaffe, Catherine E. Schwartz, Benjamin M. Rossi, David E. Riley
Motor Performance And Quality Of Life In A Community Exercise Program For Parkinson Disease, Elizabeth A. Stiles, Karen M. Jaffe, Catherine E. Schwartz, Benjamin M. Rossi, David E. Riley
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We investigated the effect of a comprehensive community program composed of exercise, mindfulness practice, and education on motor function and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Thirty-six participants completed physical and quality-of-life assessments independently at baseline and 12 months. Physical assessments showed stability or improvement in functional mobility, integrated strength, and walking ability over the 1-year interval. PDQ-39 measures showed improvement in 6 of 8 indices: mobility, activities of daily living, emotional well-being, stigma reduction, social support, and bodily discomfort. Our results demonstrate the effectiveness of exercise, mindfulness, and education in community and group settings.