Highly Challenging Balance Program Reduces Fall Rate in Parkinson Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

There is a paucity of effective treatment options to reduce falls in Parkinson disease (PD). Although a variety of rehabilitative approaches have been shown to improve balance, evidence of a reduction in falls has been mixed. Prior balance trials suggest that programs with highly challenging exercises had superior outcomes. We investigated the effects of a theory-driven, progressive, highly challenging group exercise program on fall rate, balance, and fear of falling.

Methods

Twenty-three subjects with PD participated in this randomized cross-over trial. Subjects were randomly allocated to 3 months of active balance exercises or usual care followed by the reverse. During the active condition, subjects participated in a progressive, highly challenging g

SUBMITTER: Sparrow D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4681297 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature