Introduction and Objective: Although Parkinson’s disease in children is rare, it is associated with severe motor and cognitive symptoms and requires effective therapeutic approaches. Regular aerobic exercise, as a complementary treatment method, can play a significant role in improving motor and cognitive functions. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of regular aerobic exercise on the progression of motor and cognitive symptoms in children with Parkinson’s disease.

Methodology: This research was a randomized controlled intervention study in which 30 children with Parkinson’s disease were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group underwent a regular aerobic exercise program three times a week for 12 weeks. Motor symptoms were assessed using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) for children, and cognitive functions were measured by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). Data were analyzed using t-tests and analysis of variance (ANOVA).

Results: The findings showed that the intervention group experienced a significant reduction in the severity of motor symptoms, including tremor, muscle stiffness, and bradykinesia, according to the UPDRS. Significant improvements were also observed in cognitive functions such as working memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities measured by the WISC. Additionally, this group reported enhanced quality of life and daily activity levels.

Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the positive impact of regular aerobic exercise on improving and slowing the progression of motor and cognitive symptoms in children with Parkinson’s disease.