TERA-PD: Therapeutic Exercise for Respiratory Function and Autonomic Balance in Parkinson’s Disease
- J-INSTITUTE
- Kinesiology
- vol.9
- 2024.08
- 46 - 55 (10 pages)
Purpose: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) often experience postural instability, respiratory muscle weakness, diaphragm weakness, and autonomic nervous system imbalance. To address these issues, we designed a therapeutic exercise routine that PD patients may easily incorporate into their daily lives. Method: The Therapeutic Exercise for Respiratory function and Autonomic balance in Parkinson’s Disease(TERA-PD) was designed to improve axial postural instability, respiratory muscle strength, and heart rate variability in PD patients. The exercise was formulated based on our previous study, a review of the literature, and guidance from experts. Results: The warm-up exercises are (1) stretching the neck, and (2) massaging the scalene muscles. The main exercises are (1) torso stretch with breathing, (2) torso rotation with breathing, (3) holding the breath at the maximum inhalation, and (4) inhaling and exhaling in a steady rhythm while changing spinal posture accordingly. Conclusion: Given that PD patients experience both postural instability and autonomic nervous system imbalance, targeted treatment is necessary. In the future, we plan to implement TERA-PD in clinical settings to evaluate its effectiveness. With further research, we aim for TERA-PD to become an effective method for alleviating the symptoms and improving the quality of life of PD patients.
1. Introduction
2. Methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. References