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Periodization and Parkinson's Disease

Description

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training to periodized training, which includes cycle of hypertrophy, strength and power, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.

Conditions

Activity, Motor
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Study Details

Study overview

This study will compare the effects of high-speed power resistance training to periodized training, which includes cycle of hypertrophy, strength and power, on measures of muscle strength and power and tests of daily performance in older adults with Parkinson's disease.

Comparison of Changes in Neuromuscular and Functional Performance Due to Block Periodization or Traditional Power Training in Persons With Parkinson's Disease.

Periodization and Parkinson's Disease

Condition
Activity, Motor
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Coral Gables

Laboratory of Neuromuscular Research and Active Aging, Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33147

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Parkinson's Disease Hoehn \& Yahr Stages 1-3
  • * Able to walk 50m unassisted
  • * Able to understand and communicate in English
  • * Uncontrolled cardiovascular or other neuromuscular disease that prevent participation in a training program
  • * Any systemic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or other serious concomitant medical illness
  • * Unresolved injury or surgery to the upper or lower limbs that prevents weight training.

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Miami,

Joseph F. Signorile, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Miami

Study Record Dates

2025-12-30