Adherence
A multifaceted behavioral change program (ParkFit) does not increase overall physical activity volume in sedentary Parkinson's disease patients, though it improves specific activity types and physical fitness.
For Parkinson's patients, simply 'trying harder' to be active via behavioral coaching may not increase your total daily movement time. However, it can improve your fitness and specific exercise habits without increasing fall risk. Focus on the quality and type of activity (like walking or cycling) rather than just total hours, as these specific improvements are measurable and beneficial.
The ParkFit behavioural change programme did not increase overall physical activity, as measured with the LAPAQ... The analysis of the secondary endpoints indicated increased physical activity in ParkFit patients, as suggested by the activity diary... the activity monitor... and the six minute walk test
Why this rating
Large multicenter RCT (n=586) with high follow-up (92.2%), though the primary outcome was negative.
Source
Promotion of physical activity and fitness in sedentary patients with Parkinson's disease: randomised controlled trial
Marlies van Nimwegen et al. · BMJ · 2013
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