Parkinson disease is the second most common neurological disorder behind __________.

Multiple sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

Alzheimer disease

Falling at least one time is attributed to what percentage of Parkinson patients?

60%

75%

83%

While _______ sessions per week are most often recommended, patients are encouraged to participate in as much aerobic exercise as tolerated.

4

2

3

In order to monitor aerobic exercise intensity, which of the following is recommended?

Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

Percent of heart rate maximum

Heart rate reserve

What is the total time per week that is recommended for moderate-intensity aerobic activity in Parkinson patients?

60 min

100 min

150 min

Cycle ergometry for Parkinson patients may be recommended due to which of the following?

Bone density loss

Irregular alignment of collagen in connective tissues

Gait impairments

Prior to performing one-repetition maximum (1RM) testing, Parkinson patients should participate in a minimum of  ___________ .

1 familiarization session

2 familiarization sessions 48 hr apart

2 familiarization sessions 7 days apart

For a maximal strength focus, which of the following is a recommended number of repetitions in reserve?

0 – 1

2 – 3

4 – 5

Which exercise modality has been shown to improve gate and postural stability?

Dual task training

Perturbation treadmill training

Blood flow restriction training

1RM testing may be less safe and reliable in Parkinson patients due to ____________.

Symptom severity

Medications used

Exercise preference