title: Influence of functional movement rehabilitation on quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease.
abstract: [Purpose] Parkinson's disease is one of the most frequent diseases of the central nervous system. Thorough knowledge of reasons for movement defects may contribute to the ability to quality of life at a good level as far as motor abilities are concerned. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of functional movement rehabilitation on the degree of intensity of movement symptoms in Parkinson's disease. [Subjects] The research was carried out in people diagnosed with stage III Parkinson's disease, according to the Hoehn and Yahr scale classification. [Methods] In order to establish the clinical state of patients, parts I, II, and III of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, the Schwab and England Activities of Daily Living scale, and the quality of life in Parkinson's disease questionnaire were applied. The intervention group took part in 60 minutes of functional movement rehabilitation twice a week for a period of 15 weeks. The main emphasis was placed on the ability to cope with everyday activities. [Results] A significant difference in scores for the given scales between before and after research the intervention period was observed in the intervention group. [Conclusion] The obtained results revealed positive that the influence of applied rehabilitation program had a positive influence on the degree of intensity of movement symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, The J. Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland.
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cholewa
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Medical University of Silesia, Poland.
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gorzkowska
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, State Higher Vocational School in Raciborz, Poland.
authors.forename: Michal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Szepelawy
authors.affiliation: Department of Recreation, The J. Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland.
authors.forename: Agnieszka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nawrocka
authors.affiliation: Department of Recreation, The J. Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland.
authors.forename: Jaroslaw
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cholewa
keywords: Functional movement rehabilitation; Parkinson’s disease; Quality of life