Towards a better understanding of anticipatory postural adjustments in people with Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies have shown that anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) are altered in people with Parkinson's disease but its meaning for locomotion is less understood. This study aims to investigate the association between APAs and gait initiation, gait and freezing of gait and how a dynamic postural control challenging training may induce changes in these features.

Methods

Gait initiation was quantified using wearable sensors and subsequent straight walking was assessed via marker-based motion capture. Additionally, turning and FOG-related outcomes were measured with wearable sensors. Assessments were conducted one week before (Pre), one week after (Post) and 4 weeks after (Follow-up) completion of a training intervention (split-belt treadmill training or r

SUBMITTER: Seuthe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10927092 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature