| Autor: |
S. Pérez-de la Cruz, A.V. García Luengo, J. Lambeck |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Neurología (English Edition), Vol 31, Iss 3, Pp 176-182 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2173-5808 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.nrleng.2015.05.006 |
| Popis: |
Introduction: One of the main symptoms of Parkinson's disease is the high incidence of falls occurring due to the decline of both static and dynamic balance. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of an Ai Chi programme designed to prevent falls in patients with Parkinson's disease by improving both functional independence and perception of physical pain. Methods: Fifteen patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (Hoehn and Yahr stages 1–3) participated in a 10-week Ai Chi programme consisting of 30–45-minute aquatic exercise sessions twice a week. The assessment measures used in this study were the pain visual analogue scale (VAS), the Tinetti gait and balance assessment tool, and the Timed Get Up and Go test. Results: The results were calculated by applying the Friedman test to 3 related measurements: patients at baseline, at post-treatment (at the end of the 10 week programme) and after one month of follow-up. The data obtained showed a significant improvement (P |
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