Self-triggered assistive stimulus training improves step initiation in persons with Parkinson’s disease

Self-triggered assistive stimulus training improves step initiation in persons with Parkinson’s disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prior studies demonstrated that hesitation-prone persons with Parkinson’s disease (PDs) acutely improve step initiation using a novel self-triggered stimulus that enhances lateral weight shift prior to step onset. PDs showed reduced...

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Main Authors: Creath Robert A, Prettyman Michelle, Shulman Lisa, Hilliard Marjorie, Martinez Katherine, MacKinnon Colum D, Mille Marie-Laure, Simuni Tanya, Zhang Jane, Rogers Mark W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Step
Initiation
Parkinson’s
Freezing
Hesitation
Intervention
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/10/1/11

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