A 74-year-old man with early Parkinson's disease is concerned about his long-term outlook. He asks about the evidence for exercise in Parkinson's dise...

Question

A 74-year-old man with early Parkinson's disease is concerned about his long-term outlook. He asks about the evidence for exercise in Parkinson's disease. According to current evidence, what should he be advised?

Accepted Answer

Regular aerobic exercise and physiotherapy with balance training have strong evidence for improving motor symptoms, gait, balance, and quality of life, and may slow disease progression - exercise should be commenced early

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Exercise has no proven benefit in Parkinson's disease

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Exercise is dangerous in Parkinson's disease due to falls risk

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Only stretching exercises are beneficial

Answer

Exercise only helps after levodopa is started

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Exercise Benefits in Parkinson's Disease

A 74-year-old man with early Parkinson's disease is concerned about his long-term outlook. He asks about the evidence for exercise in Parkinson's disease. According to current evidence, what should he be advised?