RecruitingNCT06411262

Pilot Study Investigating Intensity and Quality of Movement Performed During a Parkiboks Session


Sponsor

Hasselt University

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

May 8, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Studies have shown that non-contact boxing benefits individuals with Parkinson disease. Yet, the content of such sessions, has not yet been investigated. The following research question has therefore been asked: What is the physical intensity, in terms of both movement quality and quantity, as well as cardiovascular demand, in a group of individuals with Parkinson's disease during a one-hour session of Parkiboks? Though the study is exploratory, the investigators hypothesize to observe increases in cardiovascular activity during the session, as well as a high number of upper-limb repetitions of near maximal range of motion.


Eligibility

Min Age: 30 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Official diagnosis of Parkinson disease Active participants of a non-contact boxing group for people with Parkinson disease located in Turnhout, Belgium Participating in non-contact boxing sessions for at least one month prior to the study

Exclusion Criteria1

  • Unable to read and understand the informed consent document Individuals who are wheelchair-bound

Interventions

OTHERParkiboks

A non-contact boxing sessions for individuals with Parkinson disease, made-up of 3 sections: a warm-up, a boxing section, a cool-down. Each section is split into a range of exercises. The session is led by a boxing coach with training and expertise in Parkinson disease.


Locations(1)

UHasselt

Diepenbeek, Flanders, Belgium

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