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September 5, 2025Journal of Frailty Sarcopenia and FallsOpen Access

Behaviour Change for Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Study to Promote Physical Activity and Exercise Adherence Among People with Parkinson’s Disease

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LALeanne AhernSTSuzanne TimmonsSLSarah E Lamb

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Overview

Randomized controlled feasibility study improved exercise adherence in people with Parkinson's disease, suggesting techniques may enhance engagement.

Key Points

  • Exercise adherence improved by behaviour change techniques, especially in the intervention group, highlighting their potential.
  • Intervention group participants showed 70% adherence to home exercises compared to 63% in control, indicating a notable positive effect.
  • Randomized controlled feasibility study assessing recruitment, adherence, and outcomes in participants with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.
  • Findings support a tailored approach for enhancing long-term engagement in physical activity among individuals with Parkinson's disease.

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Ahern et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c239e5b210217d6477e2eahttps://doi.org/10.22540/jfsf-10-128
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