Effect of Exercise Training in Alzheimer's Patients

Effect of Exercise Training on Biochemical and Gait/Balance Parameters in Alzheimer's Patients

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of exercise training on physical function and biochemical markers in elderly Alzheimer's disease patients.

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive and irreversible degeneration of nerve cells. The loss of these cells leads to the continuous decline in muscle function with alterations in biochemical and haematological parameters. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of exercise training on physical function and biochemical markers in elderly Alzheimer's disease patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with official diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease;
• Subjects with MMSE higher than12.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with MMSE below 12 (indicating severe dementia and impairment).