Efeitos do treinamento aeróbico na capacidade aeróbica e no desempenho funcional de indivíduos com doença de Parkinson: revisão da literatura

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease and idiopathic resulting from the lack of the neurotransmitter dopamine and loss of function of dopaminergic cells in basal ganglia. Individuals PD present tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, motor deficits in gait, posture and balance. These guys tend to have greater reduction in the level of physical activity. There is a loss of cardiorespiratory function, such as decreased blood pressure and VO2. Aerobic training has been used to improve metabolic parameters such as peak VO2 and heart rate, but the effects of this training in individuals with PD on cardiopulmonary parameters are not yet fully understood. Objective: To evaluate through a literature review of the effects of aerobic training on aerobic capacity and functional performance in individuals with PD. Methods: A literature review of this study was performed by searching in the databases Pubmed, Pedro, Lilacs, Google Scholar, including articles with the following keywords; Parkinson's disease, aerobic activity, and physiotherapy gait and its correlates in Portuguese. Results: We used this literature review 1 item. This article was a randomized controlled experimental study. After the intervention the subjects showed an increase in peak VO2 and an improvement in time to perform functional activities, such as lifting and sit in a chair and up and down stairs. Conclusion: It is suggested that aerobic training can improve aerobic capacity and functional performance in individuals with PD.. However, more studies are needed for this to be more of a resource to be incorporated into the practices of rehabilitation for these individuals.