Mind Flex : a high intensity exercise class with cognitive interventions for people
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Those with Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition, most often present with motor and non-motor symptoms. Occupational therapists treat individuals with Parkinson's to work on their physical well-being, cognition, independence in occupations, quality of life, and social participation. The purpose of this doctoral capstone experience was to design Mind Flex, an eight-week high intensity cycling exercise program with cognition interventions at the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center. Seven participants were chosen for this project. The MoCA and a semi-structured questionnaires were used as primary outcome measures to evaluate general cognition before and after participants took part in the Mind Flex classes. The average MoCA pre-intervention score was 23/30 and the average MoCA post-intervention score was 22/30. All cognitive domain averages from the semi-structured questionnaire increased, indicating a higher confidence regarding completing cognitive tasks. The qualitative responses were analyzed for concurrent themes between fighters and the site mentor. The Mind Flex exercise plans were provided to the Parkinson's Exercise and Wellness Center for continued use and improvement of participants' symptoms because of Parkinson's Disease.
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