The Effect of Non-Impact Lower Body Exercise on Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: A Case Study

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is progressive neurodegenerative syndrome characterized by motor dysfunctions resulting in general physical diminishment that comes from the body's inability to synthesize and utilize dopamine to control muscle action. A 46-year-old mother of two had been experiencing motor and sensory changes for two years and was diagnosed with PD two months prior to volunteering as a participant.