Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorders characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. Actual medical treatments are symptomatic and have little efficacy on late stage axial motor symptoms. Non-pharmacological approaches are therefore essential from the disease onset. Beside physiotherapy, to practice a regular adapted physical activity is crucial. To implement such a practice in everyday life implies to change habits. Patient Education programs are useful tools to help changing behaviors. The study evaluate the effect of a program aiming to promote adapted physical activity in early stage Parkinson's disease by comparing patients receiving the program and patients on a waiting list. The hypothesis that the program will increase the one-week mean daily moderate to intense physical activity as measured with an actimeter.
Age range
30 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity during one week
Timeframe: between baseline and 6 months after baseline