A comparative meta-analysis of seven types of exercise-based physical therapy for gait stabilization, fall risk, and postural control in Parkinson's disease patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) often experience impaired gait stabilization, increased risk of falls, and postural control disorders. Although drug and surgical treatments can partially alleviate symptoms, non-pharmacological interventions (such as physical therapy) have become a research focus due to their safety and multi-system benefits. This study used a network meta-analysis to compare the efficacy of seven types of physical therapy in improving motor dysfunction in PD patients.

Methods

The system searched databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) to collect relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2008 and 2024. The study included seven different ty

SUBMITTER: Tong G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12716154 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature