Continuous Behavior Assessment of the Effects of a Physical Therapy Program for Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) results from dysfunction of the dopaminergic system of degenerative and progressive, with changes in the nigrostriatal pathway, and decreased concentration of dopamine. Has as clinical signs, symptoms called cardinal engines: resting tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability. In addition to drug therapy, physical therapy is also considered a useful tool for the treatment of motor disorders of the disease. The role of physiotherapy aims to stimulate the security and independence of patients with PD in carrying out activities and to preserve and improve physical function. Some studies have shown the negative effect of the disease on quality of life and functional mobility. Few studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of long-term therapy in PD, but many report the beneficial effects of a rehabilitation program in a short period of time. Objective: To continually assess the effects after the completion of a physical therapy program in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Type study randomized double blind clinical trial in Parkinson Pro Program Hospital of the Federal University of Pernambuco. Will be recruited subjects with PD, both sexes, in stages 1 to 3 on the scale of Hoehn Yahr and score greater than 18 on the Mini-Mental. Patients who are recruited will undergo an assessment using the scales of assessment of functional mobility, quality of life and motor examination before starting physical therapy at the end of treatment and two months after completion of treatment, and the intervals assessments of a month.