Jurnal Olahraga Papua · Mar 30, 2026
Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy on Balance Improvement and Fall Risk in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
By Atmaja DP
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decrease in dopamine that leads to motor impairments, particularly impaired balance and fall risk. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of exercise therapy in improving balance and reducing fall risk in patients with Parkinson's disease. The study used a quasi-experimental one group pretest-posttest design with a sample of 10 respondents selected through purposive sampling. The intervention consisted of exercise therapy comprising balance, strengthening, and coordination exercises performed over 4 weeks (3x/week). The measurement instruments were the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The results showed an increase in balance scores (p<0.05) and a significant decrease in TUG time after the intervention. It was concluded that exercise therapy is effective in improving balance and reducing fall risk in patients with Parkinson's disease.