The effects of high frequency subthalamic stimulation on balance performance and fear of falling in patients with Parkinson's disease

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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Main Authors: Jarnlo Gun-Britt, Fransson Per-Anders, Nilsson Maria H, Magnusson Måns, Rehncrona Stig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/content/6/1/13

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