Could different types of exercise (e.g. aerobic versus strength training) offer different outcomes from a neurological or symptomatic standpoint?

Behavioral Approaches

Evidence suggests that exercise can have symptomatic benefits in patients with PD, though it is unclear whether these effects are equally beneficial to the parkinsonian brain. Given the numerous different forms of exercise available, it is worth exploring whether one form is more valuable than another for PD patients.

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YES! Different exercise protocols generally lead to very specific responses and adaptations
Brian K Schilling, Memphis
2 Jun 2009 06:38 PM EST
Since research in healthy persons show very specific responses and adaptations to exercise protocols, I expect such specific adaptations in persons with PD.  For instance, since strength is ... 
Different types of exercise are likely to have different results
Lisa M. Shulman, Maryland
2 Jul 2009 09:58 AM EST
We are in our 3rd year of conducting a study comparing the efficacy of 3 exercise models for gait-related disability in PD.  While the results of this study will not be known for some time yet, ... 
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What is the impact of PD-specific cognitive/psychiatric symptoms on the efficacy of therapeutic exercise?
Michael T Rogan
3 Jul 2009 01:08 PM EST
Even if the most positive results come from studies of physical exercise as a means of improving quality of life for PD patients, the efficacy of this treatment modality will depend on the ability of ... 
Exercise and PD
Bastiaan R Bloem, Radboud
9 Jul 2009 04:04 AM EST
I would agree with the remarks made by Brian Schilling. What you train is what will improve, and this likely applies to PD as well. We currently perform a large MJ Fox sponsored trial in 700 ... 
Central vs. Peripheral adaptations
Brian K Schilling, Memphis
12 Jul 2009 06:18 PM EST
Another aspect to consider is the central vs. peripheral effect of exercise, and the effects beyond the neuromuscular system.  Strength training may improve measures of bone density, which may ... 
Rate of aerobic exercise seems to be important
Angela Ridgel, Kent St
14 Jul 2009 12:34 PM EST
Interesting discussion.   Our work has shown that pedaling rate is important in motor improvements.  We also showed upper extremity improvements with a lower extremity exercise-- ... 
Potential Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease
Ergun Y. Uc, Iowa
18 Jul 2009 06:15 PM EST
Many patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from cognitive dysfunction (especially executive and visuospatial) (Uc et al., 2005). Even in the absence of dementia, cognitive dysfunction in PD ... 
Exercise Adherence in persons with PD
Terry D Ellis, BU
29 Jul 2009 12:40 PM EST
In response to Michael Rogan's comments on the impact of PD specific cognitive / psychological symptoms on adherence to exercise - we have found that depression, apathy, lack of motivation etc...can ...