Effects of Lower Limb Cycling Training on Different Components of Force and Fatigue in Individuals With Parkinson’s Disease

Abstract

The strength of lower extremity is important for individuals to maintain balance and ambulation functions. The previous studies showed that individuals with Parkinson’s disease suffered from fatigue and strength loss of central origin. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of lower extremities’ cycling training on different components of force and fatigue in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Twenty-four individuals (13 males, 11 females, mean age: 60.58 ± 8.21 years) diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease were randomized into training and control groups. The maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) force, voluntary activation level (VA), and twitch force of knee extensors were measured using a custom-made system with surface electrical stimulation. The general, central, and peripheral fatigue indexes (GFI, CFI, and PFI) were calculated after a fatiguing cycling protocol. Subjects received 8 weeks of low resistance cycling training (training group) or self-stretching (control group) programs. Results showed that MVC, VA, and twitch force improved (p < 0.05) only in the training group. Compared to the baseline, central fatigue significantly improved in the training group, whereas peripheral fatigue showed no significant difference in two groups. The cycling training was beneficial for individuals with Parkinson’s disease not only in muscle strengthening but also in central fatigue alleviation. Further in-depth investigation is required to confirm the effect of training and its mechanism on central fatigue.

Exercício físico para pessoas com doença de parkinson: revisão sistemática e metanálise sobre eficácia e medidas de resultados com base na classificação internacional de funcionalidade, incapcidade e saúde (CIF)

“…As metanálises são apresentadas separadamente no ANEXO III. Frequência: A frequência de sessões mais comum foi de 3 vezes por semana (LIN et al, 2022;MARUSIAK et al, 2019;SAGE;ALMEIDA, 2009;SCHENKMAN et al, 2012;SHULMAN et al, 2013) Intensidade: A intensidade do treinamento aeróbio permaneceu entre 60% e 80% da frequência cardíaca máxima (CARVALHO et al, 2015;SAGE;ALMEIDA, 2009;SCHENKMAN et al, 2012), e entre 40% e 80% da frequência cardíaca de reserva (CORBIANCO et al, 2018;SHULMAN et al, 2013). E um estudo determinou a intensidade em uma sessão de teste por meio da taxa percebida de esforço (escala de Borg) até que o participante atingisse 18 ou atingisse a frequência cardíaca máxima do participante (máximo = 220 menos a idade) (LIN et al 2022).…”