Robot-assisted gait training is not superior to balance training for improving postural instability in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Clinical rehabilitation
PMID: 25082957

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The main aim was to compare robotic gait training vs. balance training for reducing postural instability in patients with Parkinson's disease. The secondary aim was to compare their effects on the level of confidence during activities of daily living requiring balance, functional mobility and severity of disease.

Authors

  • Alessandro Picelli
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Camilla Melotti
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Francesca Origano
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Roberta Neri
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Elisa Verzè
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Marialuisa Gandolfi
  • Andreas Waldner
    Villa Melitta Rehabilitation Clinic, Bolzano, Italy.
  • Nicola Smania
    Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

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