The effects of high frequency subthalamic stimulation on balance performance and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Balance impairment is one of the most distressing symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) even with pharmacological treatment (levodopa). A complementary treatment is high frequency stimulation in the subthalamic nucleus (STN). Whe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/6/1/13 |