Lessons and challenges of trials involving ancillary therapies for Parkinson’s disease

Hass, Chris; Stegemoller, Elizabeth; Stegemoller, Elizabeth; Hackney, Madeleine; Nocera, Joe

Lessons and challenges of trials involving ancillary therapies for Parkinson’s disease

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Date

2016-01-01

Authors

Hass, Chris

Stegemoller, Elizabeth

Hackney, Madeleine

Nocera, Joe

Authors

Person

Stegemoller, Elizabeth

Associate Professor

Organizational Units

Organizational Unit

Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology seeks to provide an ample knowledge of physical activity and active living to students both within and outside of the program; by providing knowledge of the role of movement and physical activity throughout the lifespan, it seeks to improve the lives of all members of the community. Its options for students enrolled in the department include: Athletic Training; Community and Public Health; Exercise Sciences; Pre-Health Professions; and Physical Education Teacher Licensure. The Department of Physical Education was founded in 1974 from the merger of the Department of Physical Education for Men and the Department of Physical Education for Women. In 1981 its name changed to the Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies. In 1993 its name changed to the Department of Health and Human Performance. In 2007 its name changed to the Department of Kinesiology. Dates of Existence: 1974-present. Historical Names: Department of Physical Education (1974-1981), Department of Physical Education and Leisure Studies (1981-1993), Department of Health and Human Performance (1993-2007). Related Units: College of Human Sciences (parent college), College of Education (parent college, 1974 - 2005), Department of Physical Education for Women (predecessor) Department of Physical Education for Men

Department

Kinesiology

Abstract

Progressive impairment, particularly related to gait, postural control and cognitive decline, are not effectively treated by the current pharmacological and surgical management of Parkinson's disease (PD). This has led many patients and treating physicians to explore concomitant therapeutic modalities such as aerobic exercise, resistance training, physical therapy, massage, dance and music therapy, tai chi and others to aid in reducing symptomatology and improving patient quality of life.

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This book chapter is published as Hass CJ, Nocera J, Stegemöller EL, Hackney M. “Lessons and challenges of trials involving ancillary therapies for Parkinson’s disease” in Parkinson’s Disease: Current and Future Therapeutics and Clinical Trials. Editors: Galvez-Jimenez N, Fernandez HH, Espay A, Fox S. Cambridge. March 2016 / chptr 32; 349. Posted with permission.