Programas de ejercicios terapéuticos en pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition that causes motor and non-motor problems due to damage to structures of the central and peripheral nervous system. It affects 1-2% of the world's population, with a higher incidence in older people. The disease is caused by the loss of dopaminergic cells, impacting movement control and cognition. Its motor and non-motor symptoms include balance problems, tremors, depression, fatigue and sleep disturbances. Factors such as age, genetic predisposition, exposure to toxic substances and certain lifestyles can influence its development. The aim of the research was to identify the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise programmes in Parkinson's disease, by means of an updated bibliographic compilation taken from scientific databases. The research was of the bibliographic type in which a total of 35 scientific articles were implemented and evaluated using the PEDro scale in order to consider their methodological validity, which had to have a score equal to or greater than 6 on a scale equivalent to 10. The relevance of therapeutic exercise in individuals with Parkinson's disease has been demonstrated, showing the positive effects of its practice on limb strengthening, coordination, balance, gait, as well as in the reduction of symptoms such as depression and anxiety. The research findings highlight the importance of physiotherapy in the management of patients with Parkinson's disease, emphasising physical activity programmes and aquatic therapy as interventions with superior results in symptom improvement, given that there is still no standard protocol.

• Huvudupphovsman: Proaño Cisneros, Linda Tamia (author)
• Materialtyp: bachelorThesis
• Språk: spa
• Publicerad: 2024
• Ämnen: Parkinson; Ejercicio terapeútico; Enfermedad neurodegenerativa
• Länkar: http://dspace.unach.edu.ec/handle/51000/12486