February 2022 PMID 34951063

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Martin E Johansson, Ian G M Cameron, Nicolien M Van der Kolk, Nienke M de Vries, Eva Klimars, Ivan Toni, Bastiaan R Bloem, Rick C Helmich

Mentions

139
Peak: 36 in Feb 2022
across 5 sources since Dec 2021

Extended reach

358,545
potential audience

Total likes

493

Video views

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Dec 2021 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

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What people are saying

The social discussions demonstrate strong agreement and interest through praise of the research's significance, as seen in expressions like 'first time neuroplasticity is shown in Parkinson's patients' and 'a game changer.' The tone and detailed references to brain connectivity and disease progression reflect deep engagement and recognition of high potential impact, indicating that many see this work as a transformative step in managing Parkinson's disease.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions praise the study for demonstrating that aerobic exercise can positively influence brain structure and function in Parkinson's patients, with phrases like 'A significant breakthrough' and 'everyone living with Parkinson should use these fi

InterestHigh interest

There is high interest shown through numerous mentions of the study's details, such as 'brain connectivity,' 'neuroplasticity,' and 'disease stabilization,' indicating active engagement and curiosity about the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Multiple comments analyze the methodology, such as references to 'a double-blind randomized trial' and 'increases in functional connectivity,' which show deep engagement with the scientific content and its implications.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions emphasize the potential of aerobic exercise to change disease progression and improve quality of life, with phrases like 'major incentive' and 'neuroplasticity shown' highlighting the perceived high impact of the research on Parkinson's tr

Abstract in brief

  • Aerobic exercise in Parkinson's patients helps improve brain function and structure by increasing connectivity in specific motor and cognitive brain regions, which may slow disease progression.
  • The study found that aerobic exercise, but not stretching, led to enhanced brain network activity, better cognitive control, and reduced brain atrophy over six months.
  • These results suggest that regular aerobic activity could be beneficial for maintaining both motor and cognitive functions in Parkinson's disease by stabilizing neural networks involved in movement and thinking.

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Bas Bloem
@basbloem · X

3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition. Everyone living with Parkinson should hopefully use these findings as massive incentive to build up your own #exercise regime! https://t.co/EozSdfLf6R

Jan 10, 2022 · 104 likes · 38 shares · 14,063 followers View post →
岡田 洋平(Yohei Okada) @畿央大学
@YoheiOkada1 · X

パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。https://t.co/WREUSwzmDa

Sep 28, 2023 · 95 likes · 12 shares · 846 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a subset of folks drawn from a larger Dutch trial. Aerobic exercise not stretching, led to brain connectivity.  https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0 https://t.co/przz44D1aK

Feb 1, 2022 · 41 likes · 17 shares · 38,447 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's folks. https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0 https://t.co/w4cnUu4VMF

Feb 3, 2022 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 38,447 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

What do the experts make of exercise in Parkinson's improving cognitive control? Seems to fit with other observations eh? Aerobic exercise not stretching, led to increased functional connectivity; this doesn't mean don't stretch. https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0

Feb 2, 2022 · 14 likes · 1 share · 38,447 followers View post →
The Science of Parkinson's
@ScienceofPD · X

Publication of the Park-in-Shape trial; A double-blind randomized study; 130 #Parkinsons patients - assigned (1:1 ratio) to aerobic exercise or stretching (active control) interventions for 6 months - from Rick Helmich @basbloem & @radboudumc colleagues https://t.co/up8JMW4h7D https://t.co/07eKdw1qP8

Dec 24, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 10,868 followers View post →

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pigspigs76
@contralacruz · X

@JonnyBones There are reasons for mumbling outside of fighting - genetics, environment, attitude and ultimately lifestyle play just as large a role. https://t.co/CLlAo72C1T If BJ could overcome the cognitive dissonance of following in his fathers footsteps he could chart a new course

Jul 20, 2025 · 31 followers View post →
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

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RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 341 followers View post →
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@Shyokupan1001 · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 77 followers View post →
かげさん
@kage_mount · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 17 followers View post →
Hiroyuki Ohtsuka
@HiroyukiOhtsuka · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 222 followers View post →
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@ronbunwoyomu · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares View post →
Atsuko Miyazaki
@COQDO · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 1,282 followers View post →
こじ男
@mm24kk95 · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 29, 2023 · 12 shares · 109 followers View post →
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@tom_shibata · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 28, 2023 · 12 shares · 2,019 followers View post →
ひかる
@hikaru_MD_PhD · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 28, 2023 · 12 shares · 115 followers View post →
奥埜博之
@okuno_ · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 28, 2023 · 12 shares · 7,794 followers View post →
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@mimi96689876703 · X

RT @YoheiOkada1: パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。…

Sep 28, 2023 · 12 shares · 10 followers View post →
岡田 洋平(Yohei Okada) @畿央大学
@YoheiOkada1 · X

パーキンソン病患者に対する有酸素運動が運動症状の改善に有効であることを示し(Park-in-shape trial)、安静時の被殻前部と感覚運動皮質の神経ネットワークの増加について報告した研究。実際の症例で効果の神経メカニズムに迫る貴重な研究。https://t.co/WREUSwzmDa

Sep 28, 2023 · 95 likes · 12 shares · 846 followers View post →
ANA Journals
@ANA_journals · X

Does aerobic exercise lead to any change in ability to perform ADLs in patients with Parkinson's disease? Join the @themednet Q&A on this @ANA_journals article: https://t.co/e6yIFBsDS2 @TheNewANA1 @WileyNeuro. https://t.co/kkIA71H3x9

Apr 12, 2023 · 1 like · 1,272 followers View post →
theMednet
@themednet · X

RT @ANA_journals: Does time since diagnosis play a role in benefits of exercise when studying patients with Parkinson's disease? @themednet…

Apr 10, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,586 followers View post →
Claire Dussard
@ClaireDussard · X

RT @ANA_journals: Does time since diagnosis play a role in benefits of exercise when studying patients with Parkinson's disease? @themednet…

Apr 10, 2023 · 3 shares · 126 followers View post →
Michael P.H. Stanley
@MphStanley · X

RT @ANA_journals: Does time since diagnosis play a role in benefits of exercise when studying patients with Parkinson's disease? @themednet…

Apr 10, 2023 · 3 shares · 851 followers View post →
ANA Journals
@ANA_journals · X

Does time since diagnosis play a role in benefits of exercise when studying patients with Parkinson's disease? @themednet 's Q&A here https://t.co/r36U5RVwX9 on the @ANA_journals paper: https://t.co/SE29mZMdhW @TheNewANA1 @WileyNeuro @ParkinsonDotOrg

Apr 10, 2023 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 1,272 followers View post →
octavio
@dontavo66 · X

RT @ANA_journals: Prompted by the paper https://t.co/SE29mZMdhW What level of exercise do you recommend in patients with Parkinson's disea…

Apr 8, 2023 · 2 shares · 325 followers View post →
Michael P.H. Stanley
@MphStanley · X

RT @ANA_journals: Prompted by the paper https://t.co/SE29mZMdhW What level of exercise do you recommend in patients with Parkinson's disea…

Apr 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 851 followers View post →
ANA Journals
@ANA_journals · X

Prompted by the paper https://t.co/SE29mZMdhW What level of exercise do you recommend in patients with Parkinson's disease? Register here: https://t.co/Z4AaaBtgFU to follow the @themednet Q&A: https://t.co/ceAbrUCn5L

Apr 7, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,272 followers View post →
Michael P.H. Stanley
@MphStanley · X

RT @ANA_journals: New collaboration with @theMednet for Journal Clubs featuring our papers.  First Up: Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Functi…

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 share · 851 followers View post →
ANA Journals
@ANA_journals · X

New collaboration with @theMednet for Journal Clubs featuring our papers.  First Up: Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial @TheNewANA1 Create a free account and join the discussion - https://t.co/m8yZx9pSqh

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,272 followers View post →
パーキンソン病あるある
@PDpatientMayBe · X

RT @Yuyama: 研究では パーキンソン病の方が、有酸素運動をすることの脳への影響を確認しています! エアロバイクを30分、週に3回、6か月間実施し... ↓ 脳へも良い影響があって 運動症状・認知能力を向上させる効果があったと確認しています♪ 有酸素運動は脳に良…

Feb 11, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,201 followers View post →
Burning Rabbit
@RabbitBurning · X

RT @Yuyama: 研究では パーキンソン病の方が、有酸素運動をすることの脳への影響を確認しています! エアロバイクを30分、週に3回、6か月間実施し... ↓ 脳へも良い影響があって 運動症状・認知能力を向上させる効果があったと確認しています♪ 有酸素運動は脳に良…

Feb 9, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,029 followers View post →
山口祐弥 │ Yuya Yamaguchi
@Yuyama · X

研究では パーキンソン病の方が、有酸素運動をすることの脳への影響を確認しています! エアロバイクを30分、週に3回、6か月間実施し... ↓ 脳へも良い影響があって 運動症状・認知能力を向上させる効果があったと確認しています♪ 有酸素運動は脳に良い影響があります。 https://t.co/aEheAYqvLL https://t.co/il5cEOBv8Y https://t.co/xhewOofyee

Feb 9, 2023 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 797 followers View post →
Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE
@BhanuPhysio · X

RT @MarkAHirsch: @RyanDuncanPT @julie_physio @ParkinsonsEN @gpetzinger Here is a recent phase 2 doubke blind RCT by the Dutch group Park-in…

Sep 24, 2022 · 1 share · 1,190 followers View post →
Mark Hirsch
@MarkAHirsch · X

@RyanDuncanPT @julie_physio @ParkinsonsEN @gpetzinger Here is a recent phase 2 doubke blind RCT by the Dutch group Park-in-shape study in which aerobic exercise improved measures of cognitive control. #Parkinson #exercise https://t.co/nuJFfow6Rp

Sep 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 889 followers View post →
Nix P
@NixP330 · X

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://t.co/urkjQZiQhr

May 20, 2022 · 34 followers View post →
IPTOP
@IPTOPphysio · X

Important to exercise at high enough aerobic intensity for people living with Parkinsons - remember it is shown that it can change brain function https://t.co/hZAZAAXo0f #LLTLWL22

Mar 27, 2022 · 2,862 followers View post →
The Science of Parkinson's
@ScienceofPD · X

RT @breenneurology: Date for your diary! Very timely given the accumulating evidence showing wide ranging benefits of exercise (potentially…

Mar 25, 2022 · 1 share · 10,868 followers View post →
David Breen
@breenneurology · X

Date for your diary! Very timely given the accumulating evidence showing wide ranging benefits of exercise (potentially even changing brain function). @ParkinsonsEN @ParkinsonsUKSco @CureParkinsonsT @ScienceofPD @PDresearchadvoc https://t.co/VJ92kWA3lr https://t.co/3FGYPZcjyq

Mar 25, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 657 followers View post →
Researching the Brain
@Brain_Database · X

"MRI, clinical, and behavioral results converge toward the conclusion that aerobic exercise stabilizes disease progression in the corticostriatal sensorimotor network and enhances cognitive performance" https://t.co/M5ls7NmyS4

Feb 26, 2022 · 1,037 followers View post →
4D Life
@Your4DLife · X

RT @euparkinsons: Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial: https://t.co/…

Feb 19, 2022 · 3 shares · 541 followers View post →
Mariella Graziano
@GrazianoLux · X

RT @euparkinsons: Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial: https://t.co/…

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 shares · 510 followers View post →
Parkinson's Europe
@ParkinsonsEU · X

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial: https://t.co/FdRfxuKmdr #Parkinsons #research #aerobic #openaccess https://t.co/ZJ8ZOJlcCv

Feb 15, 2022 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 8,070 followers View post →
DBS Think Tank
@DBSThinkTank · X

RT @MichaelOkun: The Parkinson's exercise paradigm reduced atrophy (brain shrinkage) but did not change the MRI measure (free water imaging…

Feb 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 3,720 followers View post →
estmannmd
@estmannmd · X

RT @MichaelOkun: The Parkinson's exercise paradigm reduced atrophy (brain shrinkage) but did not change the MRI measure (free water imaging…

Feb 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,820 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

The Parkinson's exercise paradigm reduced atrophy (brain shrinkage) but did not change the MRI measure (free water imaging). https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0 https://t.co/zKkIpBtKDS

Feb 4, 2022 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 38,447 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@michaelokun.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Parkinson's exercise paradigm reduced atrophy (brain shrinkage) but did not change the MRI measure (free water imaging). http://parkinsonsecrets.com/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26291

Feb 4, 2022 · 1 share View post →
Defeatparkinsons
@DrmariaDe · X

RT @MichaelOkun: Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's fol…

Feb 4, 2022 · 3 shares · 604 followers View post →
Nebraska Neurological Society
@NENeuroSociety · X

RT @ANA_journals: Aerobic #exercise alters brain function and structure in #Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. @TheNewANA1…

Feb 3, 2022 · 4 shares · 107 followers View post →
Dr. John Tapia-Núñez
@DrJohnTapia1 · X

RT @MichaelOkun: Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's fol…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 282 followers View post →
Chris McGale
@MARATHONFITSYS · X

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial - Johansson - 2022 - Annals of Neurology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/fEUvJx5vZA

Feb 3, 2022 · 202 followers View post →
Kathrin LaFaver, MD, FAAN, DipABLM
@LaFaverMD · X

RT @MichaelOkun: Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's fol…

Feb 3, 2022 · 3 shares · 5,937 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's folks. https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0 https://t.co/w4cnUu4VMF

Feb 3, 2022 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 38,447 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@michaelokun.bsky.social · Bluesky

Super cool observation of increased right pronto-parietal activity and increased fitness in this cohort of Parkinson's folks. http://parkinsonsecrets.com/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26291

Feb 3, 2022 View post →
Nasturtiums
@shimtunley · X

RT @MichaelOkun: What do the experts make of exercise in Parkinson's improving cognitive control? Seems to fit with other observations eh?…

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Arlec Cabrera
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RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Michael Okun
@michaelokun.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26291

Feb 2, 2022 View post →
Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

What do the experts make of exercise in Parkinson's improving cognitive control? Seems to fit with other observations eh? Aerobic exercise not stretching, led to increased functional connectivity; this doesn't mean don't stretch. https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0

Feb 2, 2022 · 14 likes · 1 share · 38,447 followers View post →
The Enable Trust Healthcare
@EnableTrust · X

RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

Feb 2, 2022 · 17 shares · 20 followers View post →
Ingentium Parkinson's Disease
@Ingentium_PD · X

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. https://t.co/xgAOxuRT41 https://t.co/31VzcKDRfq

Feb 1, 2022 · 1 share · 515 followers View post →
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@foxmdphd · X

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Nathalie George
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Anne Belton
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RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Dr. Luis Felipe Berchielli
@DrBerchielli · X

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RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Rolando Sánchez, M.D
@aloReuN · X

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RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Jan Bolier
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RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Mark Hirsch
@MarkAHirsch · X

RT @MichaelOkun: This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a s…

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Michael Okun
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26291

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Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

This week we will feature an important study showing exercise changed structure and function in Parkinson's disease in a subset of folks drawn from a larger Dutch trial. Aerobic exercise not stretching, led to brain connectivity.  https://t.co/BRIedOdVF4 https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0 https://t.co/przz44D1aK

Feb 1, 2022 · 41 likes · 17 shares · 38,447 followers View post →
Kazuto Tsukita, MD, PhD
@KTsukita · X

RT @MichaelOkun: In the original Park-in-Shape Trial PD were assigned to aerobic exercise stationary home-trainer or stretching. A subset o…

Jan 31, 2022 · 1 share · 32 followers View post →
Chris McGale
@MARATHONFITSYS · X

Aerobic Exercise Alters Brain Function and Structure in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial - results suggest that aerobic exercise stabilizes motor progression and enhances cognitive performance in individuals with PD https://t.co/fEUvJx5vZA

Jan 31, 2022 · 202 followers View post →
Michael Okun
@michaelokun.bsky.social · Bluesky

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26291

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Michael Okun
@MichaelOkun · X

In the original Park-in-Shape Trial PD were assigned to aerobic exercise stationary home-trainer or stretching. A subset of 56 folks from this trial imaging, cognitive testing and measures for disease progression. This week we will review the study. https://t.co/Tmse7B21k0

Jan 31, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 38,447 followers View post →
Gastón F Rodríguez
@GastonFRodrigu1 · X

El ejercicio aeróbico altera la función y estructura cerebral en la enfermedad de Parkinson, un ensayo controlado aleatorio - Johansson - - Anales de Neurología - Biblioteca en línea de Wiley https://t.co/HRtxtssrMV

Jan 17, 2022 · 1,155 followers View post →
Matthew Betts, Ph.D.
@MTJBetts · X

Interesting study by @basbloem et al shows that #aerobic #exercise increases cognitive performance in #Parkinson. Effects were associated with increased functional connectivity in cortico-striatal sensorimotor network + decreased brain atrophy.

Jan 13, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,694 followers View post →
Michael Fox
@foxmdphd · X

RT @ANA_journals: Aerobic #exercise alters brain function and structure in #Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. @TheNewANA1…

Jan 12, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,668 followers View post →
Adel
@Ahdelneuro · X

RT @ANA_journals: Aerobic #exercise alters brain function and structure in #Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. @TheNewANA1…

Jan 12, 2022 · 4 shares · 231 followers View post →
Victor Del Bene
@victor_delbene · X

RT @ANA_journals: Aerobic #exercise alters brain function and structure in #Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. @TheNewANA1…

Jan 12, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,074 followers View post →
Dr. Simon A. Rego
@psyd · X

Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/6SUUHqw0Gk https://t.co/YCkviB2Voh

Jan 12, 2022 · 12,793 followers View post →
ANA Journals
@ANA_journals · X

Aerobic #exercise alters brain function and structure in #Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. @TheNewANA1 @WileyNeuro @movedisorder @ParkinsonDotOrg https://t.co/ujJFelj8Fn

Jan 12, 2022 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 1,272 followers View post →
Henry Kimmel, Psy.D.
@geropsych · X

Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial - Johansson - - Annals of Neurology - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/6WinrbCHzr

Jan 11, 2022 · 524 followers View post →
Swimmer with Parkinson's
@SwimmerWith · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 953 followers View post →
Sarahtyson
@sarahftyson · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 3,860 followers View post →
Mark Hirsch
@MarkAHirsch · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 889 followers View post →
Chris Westland
@cdubdada · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 82 followers View post →
Sportarts
@KasperJanssen · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 1,805 followers View post →
annie
@annieconmonkey · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 784 followers View post →
parkie.tv
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RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 249 followers View post →
Matt Eagles ⚒️
@MattEagles · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 7,421 followers View post →
Ella Keijzer
@ellalala · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 313 followers View post →
Herman Oosterbaan
@oosterbaanh · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 613 followers View post →
Alexis Lion, PhD
@LionAlexis · X

RT @basbloem: 3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition.…

Jan 10, 2022 · 38 shares · 1,617 followers View post →
Bas Bloem
@basbloem · X

3/3 This is 1st time that such #neuroplasticity is shown in persons with #Parkinson. We also found improvements in cognition. Everyone living with Parkinson should hopefully use these findings as massive incentive to build up your own #exercise regime! https://t.co/EozSdfLf6R

Jan 10, 2022 · 104 likes · 38 shares · 14,063 followers View post →
Sáfárné Hatrágyi Henrietta
@HatragyiSafarne · X

Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial. ➡️"aerobic #exercise stabilizes disease progression in the cortico-striatal sensorimotor network and enhances cognitive performance." #Parkinson https://t.co/JpxZZlAKsJ

Dec 25, 2021 · 490 followers View post →
Paul Macon
@pmacon500 · X

RT @ScienceofPD: Publication of the Park-in-Shape trial; A double-blind randomized study; 130 #Parkinsons patients - assigned (1:1 ratio) t…

Dec 25, 2021 · 3 shares · 7 followers View post →
Nkumbulo
@jamessodabi · X

RT @ScienceofPD: Publication of the Park-in-Shape trial; A double-blind randomized study; 130 #Parkinsons patients - assigned (1:1 ratio) t…

Dec 24, 2021 · 3 shares · 522 followers View post →
Paperbirds_Neurology
@PaperbirdsN · X

New article: Aerobic exercise alters brain function and structure in Parkinson's disease a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/26L8LYyh2p #parkinsons #neurology https://t.co/kXGFDpLeh4

Dec 24, 2021 · 458 followers View post →
The Science of Parkinson's
@ScienceofPD · X

Publication of the Park-in-Shape trial; A double-blind randomized study; 130 #Parkinsons patients - assigned (1:1 ratio) to aerobic exercise or stretching (active control) interventions for 6 months - from Rick Helmich @basbloem & @radboudumc colleagues https://t.co/up8JMW4h7D https://t.co/07eKdw1qP8

Dec 24, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 10,868 followers View post →