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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a home-based exercise intervention for individuals with Parkinsons disease. Sixteen individuals, eight with Parkinsons disease (74.6 8.3 year) and eight healthy, aged-matched controls (71.0 5.9 year) completed this study and were evaluated on; (1) balance as measured by a NeuroCom EquiTest Sensory Organization Test protocol, (2) a Functional Limitations Assessment measured on the EquiTest long forceplate including a Sit-to-Stand, Step-Up/Over, and a Walk Across and (3) isokinetic strength as measured by the HumacNorm isokinetic dynamometer proir to and after a 10 week home-based exercise intervention. Data were analyzed with mixed model repeated measures MANOVA. Based on data analysis it was concluded that individuals with Parkinsons disease can significantly improve functional task measures with a convenient, home-based exercise intervention.