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Impact of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomised Controlled Study
ISSN: 2371 - 1655
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Impact of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Disease: A Randomised Controlled Study
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ICC-1702
Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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IAA.ZONE/2371109751655
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Abstract
Purpose: To study the effects of physical training on behavior and balance issues in elderly people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Method: Forty patients (average age: 80 years old) participated in the study. The individuals were placed into two groups: a control group, which did not participate in any kind of training, and a trained group, which followed an eight-week training program. The training program comprised 2–3 sessions of light physical activity or walking per week; each session had an average duration of 15–55 min. Before (T1) and after (T2) the training program, an assessment of the psychical, psychological, physical, and functional parameters was conducted. Results: Upon completion of the physical training program, there was a significa
