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Reducing Constipation in Parkinson’s, Step by Step

A 3-month walking program was associated with improved constipation symptoms and lower Parkinson’s disease severity scores in a small uncontrolled pre–post study

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  • Henry Thomas

  • March 30, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Increasing daily walking activity significantly improved constipation symptoms and overall disease severity in Parkinson’s patients.

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    The study involved 16 patients who followed a 6-month protocol with a 3-month walking intervention and a 3-month follow-up.

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    Participants aimed to increase daily step counts by 3,000 steps, tracked using wearable fitness devices.

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    Constipation and disease severity improvements were sustained at follow-up, although abdominal symptom improvements were not.

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    The study suggests walking may be a practical self-management strategy for gastrointestinal symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

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Reducing Constipation in Parkinson’s, Step by Step

  • by Henry Thomas

  • March 30, 2026

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