Aktywność fizyczna kobiet cierpiących na chorobę Parkinsona

Positive importance of physical activity (PA) in preventing in a wider sense disability in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is widely known. PA taken regularly causes maintenance of physical fitness, functional independence and quality of life. The aim of the study was to determine the level of physical activity of women with PD. The study involved 29 women diagnosed with PD, in stage II disease according to Hoehn and Yahr’a scale, and 40 women declaring themselves as healthy. To assess the level of physical activity applied international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), in short version. The results obtained in the different groups were compared using analysis of variance. The study showed that the level of physical activity of women with PD varies depending on participation in the rehabilitation process. A statistically significant difference was seen in the level of the PA of women who did not take part in the rehabilitation process compare with healthy subjects, and PA level of women with PD participating in the rehabilitation process was similar to physical activity of healthy people. The conclusion was about needing to take actions to develop a strategy of physical activation for women with the PD.