ParKinWalk: Physical Activity and Long Group-walking for Parkinson's Disease
ParKinWalk: Physical Activity and Long Group-walking for Parkinson's Disease
The study will evaluate the impact of exercise training program followed by long-walking onon
 supervised and unsupervised gait assessment in Parkinson´s disease and control subjects.
Background: Several studies suggest an impact of physical exercise on walking parameters in
 Parkinson´s disease (PD) patients.

 Objective: the present study will evaluate the impact of three months physical exercise
 training program followed by a group-long walking on motor impairment in PD.

 Methods:

 PD patients will be randomized in two arms: one group will be assessed to a training exercise
 program of three months followed by long-walking in group under the support of
 physician/physiotherapist and caregivers. A complete motor, cognitive and general assessment
 will be performed at baseline. The patients will be evaluated under supervised an
 unsupervised conditions at baseline, before the long-walking, during the walking and after 2
 months after the walk.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Parkinson´s disease diagnosis

 -  stable dopaminergic treatment ( stable dose in the last three months before baseline
 evaluation)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  gait impairment due to other medical conditions

 -  dementia

 -  impulsive compulsive disorder

 -  severe depression