Effect of aquatic exercise programs according to the International Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health domains in individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE quality assessment
Author: Marcos Paulo Braz de Oliveira1, Carla Rigo Lima2, Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da Silva3, Eluy Cristina Firmino Vaz Figueira4, Brendon David Truax5, Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili6
Affiliation:
1 Department of Physical Therapy, Healthy Aging Research Laboratory, Federal University of São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil.
2 Department of Physical Therapy, Mechanisms of Spinal Manual Therapy Laboratory, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
3 Department of Collective Health, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
4 Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Brazil.
5 Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
6 Department of Physical Therapy, Neurofunctional Physical Therapy Research Group, State University of Londrina, Londrina, Brazil.
Conference/Journal: Disabil Rehabil
Date published: 2024 Feb 1
Other:
Volume ID: 46 , Issue ID: 3 , Pages: 429-442 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2164800. , Word Count: 334
Purpose:
To investigate the effects of aquatic exercise programs (AEP) in body structure and function, activity, and participation outcomes in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) with mild to moderate disability levels.
Methods:
Six databases were searched from inception until November 2022. Randomized clinical trials that used AEP alone, AEP combined and/or compared two types of AEP were included. The quality of evidence was assessed by the GRADE approach and the standardized mean differences (SMD) were calculated the meta-analysis.
Results:
Twelve studies (n = 380) were included. AEP alone was superior to active control in improving body structure and function outcome: postural balance (low evidence, SMD = 0.47, p = 0.02). No statistically significant differences were found for the other body structure and function outcomes: lower limb muscle strength (p = 0.14) and depressive symptoms (p = 0.79), activity outcomes: mobility (p = 0.32) and participation outcomes: quality of life (p = 0.05). AEP combined showed no statistically significant difference for the outcomes of body structure and function: postural balance (p = 0.11) and activity: mobility (p = 0.21) when compared to active control.
Conclusion:
AEP showed positive effects on body structure and function outcome (postural balance) in individuals with PD with mild to moderate disability levels while, no significant improvements were noticed for activity and participation outcomes.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONOur findings indicate that aquatic exercise programs (AEP) lead to significant improvements on body structure and function (i.e., postural balance) in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).The AEP evaluated in this study implemented postural balance, gait, single and double training, as well as aerobic exercises, trunk mobility exercises, and Ai Chi.The average duration, frequency, and total time implemented were 50 minutes, three times a week, for seven weeks, respectively.Considering the potential benefits identified in this study, AEP can be recommended as an adjunct treatment strategy for individuals with PD.Additionally, the use of the International Classification of Functionality, Disability and Health on the development of rehabilitation treatment plans is advised.
Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; aquatic exercise programs; disability and health; international classification of functionality; meta-analysis; systematic review [publication type].
PMID: 36644928 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2164800
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