They showed that active robotic assistance resulted in significantly greater gains in motor function than in individuals who received passive robotic assistance.
| Active | Passive | Assisted Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Function | * | * | * |
| Balance | * | ||
| Posture & GAIT | * | * | |
| Bradykinesia | * | ||
| Cardiovascular Fitness | * | * | |
| Tremors | * |
Forced, Not Voluntary, Exercise Improves Motor Function in Parkinson’s Disease Patients.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19131578
Dynamic high-cadence cycling improves motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.
These findings show that dynamic cycling can improve PD motor function and that activation of proprioceptors with a high cadence but variable pattern may be important for motor improvements in PD.
