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Exercise as a neuroprotective mechanism in Parkinson's disease: future treatment potential?

  • Bushra Ahmed
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

This review describes the effect of exercise on Parkinson's disease. Experimental studies have shown that exercise plays an important role in prevention of Parkinson's disease by increasing serum calcium level leading to rise in dopamine concentration. Furthermore, exercise inhibits the process of inflammation by activating anti-inflammatory molecules and therefore impedes dopamine-containing neuronal cell degeneration. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the importance of exercise for Parkinson's disease patients by discussing what is understood about the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease and exploring how exercise can be useful in restoring lost functions and slowing the progression of disease.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 525-530

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Volume 4, Issue 11)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/11/2008

Publication status

Published - 01/11/2008

ISSN

1747-0307

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/227192

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