Motor Assessment Timed Test (MATT): A New Timed Test to Assess Functional Mobility in Parkinson's Disease Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impairs motor function, leading to mobility challenges and an increased risk of falls. Current assessment tools often inadequately measure the complexities of motor impairments associated with PD, highlighting the need for a reliable tool. This study introduces the Motor Assessment Timed Test (MATT), designed to assess functional mobility in PD patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 57 participants (38 men and 19 women) aged 44 to 84, diagnosed with idiopathic PD. Participants were recruited from three PD associations and underwent a series of assessments, including MATT, to evaluate gait, balance, and dual-task performance under conditions that refle

SUBMITTER: Sebastia-Amat S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765943 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature