Multicomponent Aquatic Training (MAT) Program for People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Protocol for a Controlled Study

Juliana Siega, Dielise Debona Iucksch and Vera Lucia Israel
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Juliana Siega: Department of Physical Education, The Federal University of Paraná, Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Curitiba 81531-980, Parana, Brazil
Dielise Debona Iucksch: Department of Physical Education, The Federal University of Paraná, Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Curitiba 81531-980, Parana, Brazil
Vera Lucia Israel: Department of Physical Education, The Federal University of Paraná, Coronel Francisco H. dos Santos, 100, Curitiba 81531-980, Parana, Brazil

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 3, 1-16

Abstract: Introduction: The complications from Parkinson’s disease (PD) are directly related to decreased muscle function, balance deficits, and independence loss. Practicing aquatic exercises can minimize these symptoms and slow disease progress. Objective: To develop a Multicomponent Aquatic Training (MAT) protocol for people with PD between stages 1 and 4 of the Hoehn and Yahr scale. Methods: The protocol is for a single blind controlled clinical trial. The sample will comprise of people with PD between stages 1 and 4 in Hoehn and Yahr scale, divided into a control group and MAT group (who will participate in the MAT). Musculoskeletal function, functional mobility, and balance will be the primary outcomes of interest, assessed with an isokinetic dynamometer, the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand test (FTSST), the Timed “Up and Go” test (TUG), the 6-m gait speed test, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and a force platform. Quality of life (QOL), activities of daily living (ADL), and motor aspects will be the secondary outcome measures, assessed with the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), sections II and III. The MAT will be 12 weeks long, with two 50-min sessions per week. The outcome measures will be assessed before and after the interventions. Discussion: This study is expected to establish parameters to prescribe and monitor a MAT program for people with PD in stages 1 to 4 in the Hoehn and Yahr scale, respecting individual progress and assisting the professionals in their procedure with these people.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; physiotherapy; protocol; exercise; water exercise; aquatic skills; physical activity; quality of life; hydrotherapy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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