Hediyeh. Mohammadpour1, Nader Rahnama2, Mohammad -Hosein. Alizade3, Vahid Shaighan4
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of combined training program (aerobic and resistance) on muscle strength in patients with Parkinson. Thirty patients with Parkinson were participated in this study. The patients were divided randomly into two experimental (n = 15)(mean ± SD; age 60.6±6.01year, weight, 73.8±12.1kg and height, 170.2±8.3cm) and control groups (n = 15)(mean ± SD; age 61.9±5.2years, weight, 74.3±12.6kgs and height, 171.2±7.8cm). The experimental group performed combined training program for 8 weeks, 3 sessions a week, whereas the control group did not experience any regular physical activity. Before and after the training period, muscle strength of the quadriceps, hamstrings, leg press, bench press and butterfly strength were measured with a 1- RM and the results were analyzed using t-dependent and independent difference tests. Significant differences were observed in muscle strength of the quadriceps, hamstrings, leg press, bench press and butterfly in the experimental group between before and after training (P <0.05), but there was no significant difference in the control group (P> 0.05). A significant differences were observed between experimental and control groups (P <0.05). It can be concluded that resistance and aerobic exercises does positive effect on muscle strength, therefore it can be recommended for these patients.
