A Video Self-Modeling Intervention Using Virtual Reality Plus Physical Practice for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson Disease: Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite optimal medical and surgical intervention, freezing of gait commonly occurs in people with Parkinson disease. Action observation via video self-modeling, combined with physical practice, has potential as a noninvasive intervention to reduce freezing of gait.

Objective

The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a home-based, personalized video self-modeling intervention delivered via a virtual reality head-mounted display (HMD) to reduce freezing of gait in people with Parkinson disease. The secondary aim is to investigate the potential effect of this intervention on freezing of gait, mobility, and anxiety.

Methods

The study was a single-group pre-post mixed methods pilot trial for which 10 participants with Parkinson

SUBMITTER: Goh L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8600439 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature