Scientific Papers
Have you heard the term "exercise prescription"? Isn't a prescription something a doctor gives you when you need medication? Well, guess what?... Exercise is medicine!!! The papers below help us to understand the best exercise prescriptions for older adults and people with Parkinson's disease. They also explain describe the physiological mechanisms that change when you exercise. All articles on this page are copyrighted or owned by the publisher and/or authors.
Exercise for the Brain
Motor training induces plasticity in the motor cortex and spinal cord
Exercise: an intervention to enhance brain health and plasticity
Fitness, aging and neurocognitive function
Exercise for Older Adults
Benefits of exercise for community dwelling older adults
Physical activity and older adults: a review of health benefits and effectiveness of interventions
Exercise for Parkinson's Disease
Treadmill exercise induces angiogenesis in the brain in PD
Treadmill training improves gait and quality of life in people with PD
Exercise and motor training in people with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review
Exercise improves motor function in PD
Active assisted cycling improves tremor and bradykinesia in PD