Exploring relationships among gait, balance, and physical activity in individuals with Huntington's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with Huntington's disease (HD) experience a variety of motor and non-motor symptoms, but little is known about how these symptoms are related to one another. It is important to characterize the deficits present and explore the relationships among these symptoms in order to provide high quality clinical care.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to characterize gait, balance, and physical activity level in individuals with HD and explore the relationships among motor and non-motor symptoms.

Methods

Individuals completed one lab visit and wore a sensor for seven days to capture physical activity level. During the lab visit, gait, balance, and cognitive status were assessed using validated measures. A 2 × 2 ANOVA (Group×Condition) was used to as

SUBMITTER: Tueth LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012825 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature