Speed Matters: Challenging the Notion of Velocity-Independent Rigidity Using Technological Devices in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The application of well-controlled, quantitative measurement systems has challenged the traditional notion that rigidity in Parkinson's disease (PD) is a velocity-independent phenomenon. This review aimed to evaluate whether rigidity in PD is velocity-dependent or velocity-independent across different joints, body regions, testing speeds, and methodologies. Methods: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Methodological quality of cross-sectional studies was assessed using the Appraisal Tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS), and reporting completeness was evaluated with the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. Results: Se

SUBMITTER: Cano-de-la-Cuerda R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature