One positive element of the current study, though, is that it shows that patients with PD can keep exercising for up to 24 months. “The key thing is that you can get people who are fairly well established in their disease to exercise,” and that they can keep it going, said Dr. Petzinger.

Staying active is important, she added. “It’s not one of those things where can stop and expect to continue to see these benefits long term; so this sort of reinforces that these people continue to get better over time by maintaining some level of exercise.”

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Dr. Corcos has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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American Academy of Neurology 64th Annual Meeting. Abstract #S02.003. Presented April 23, 2012.