Computerized Dual-Task Testing of Gait Visuomotor and Cognitive Functions in Parkinson's Disease: Test-Retest Reliability and Validity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobility and cognitive impairments in Parkinson's disease (PD) often coexist and are prognostic of adverse health events. Consequently, assessment and training that simultaneously address both gait function and cognition are important to consider in rehabilitation and promotion of healthy aging. For this purpose, a computer game-based rehabilitation treadmill platform (GRP) was developed for dual-task (DT) assessment and training.

Objective

The first objective was to establish the test-retest reliability of the GRP assessment protocol for DT gait, visuomotor and executive cognitive function in PD patients. The second objective was to examine the effect of task condition [single task (ST) vs. DT] and disease severity (stage 2 vs. stage 3) on gait, visuomotor and co

SUBMITTER: Bhatt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8320846 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature