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The benefits of physical exercise for psychological aspects of
quality of life (QoL) are well established in normally ageing adults, yet
potential benefits for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) have received limited
attention. This study evaluated the benefits of exercise for cognitive
functioning, mood and disease-specific QoL for people with PD. METHODS: Twenty-eight individuals with PD were allocated to an exercise intervention
program (EIP, n = 15) or control group (n = 13). The EIP group undertook a
programme of progressive anabolic and aerobic exercise twice weekly for 12 weeks.
The control group maintained their usual lifestyle. RESULTS: Exercise was shown
to have selective benefits for cognitive functioning by improving frontal lobe
based executive function. No significant effects were demonstrated for mood or
disease-specific QoL. CONCLUSIONS: These results are consistent with previous
research demonstrating selective benefits of exercise for executive function among normal ageing adults and PD.
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