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The purpose of this paper was to access
the efficacy and the limits of aerobic training and strength training included in
physical rehabilitation programs and to define practical modalities. METHOD: A comprehensive search on Pubmed and Cochrane databases was made.
RESULTS: Five
literature revues and thirty one randomised trials have been selected. Exercise
training improves aerobic capacities, muscle strength, walking, posture and
balance parameters. Rehabilitation programs should begin as soon as possible,
last several weeks and be repeated. They should include aerobic training on
bicycle or treadmill and a muscle strengthening program. CONCLUSION: There is
evidence that aerobic and strength training improve physical habilities of
patients suffering from Parkinson's Disease. Rehabilitation programs should be
discussed with the patient, taking in account his difficulties and his physical
capacities. Two questions are debatable: exercise intensity and phase ON / phase OFF timing.
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