Effect of rhythmic auditory cueing on parkinsonian gait: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The use of rhythmic auditory cueing to enhance gait performance in parkinsonian patients' is an emerging area of interest. Different theories and underlying neurophysiological mechanisms have been suggested for ascertaining the enhancement in motor performance. However, a consensus as to its effects based on characteristics of effective stimuli, and training dosage is still not reached. A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to analyze the effects of different auditory feedbacks on gait and postural performance in patients affected by Parkinson's disease. Systematic identification of published literature was performed adhering to PRISMA guidelines, from inception until May 2017, on online databases; Web of science, PEDro, EBSCO, MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE and PROQUEST. Of 420

SUBMITTER: Ghai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764963 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature