Effectiveness of robotic balance training on postural instability in patients with mild Parkinson's disease: A pilot, single blind, randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Journal of rehabilitation medicine

PMID: 33585943

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether tailored robotic platform training could improve postural stability compared with conventional balance treatment in patients with mild Parkinson's disease. Design: Randomized single-blind pilot study.

Authors

Stefania Spina

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Section, Policlinico Riuniti, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Salvatore Facciorusso
Nicoletta Cinone
Raffaella Armiento
Alessandro Picelli

Neuromotor and Cognitive Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Neurological and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Christian Avvantaggiato
Chiara Ciritella
Pietro Fiore
Andrea Santamato

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Section, "OORR" Hospital, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.

Keywords

Aged Exercise Therapy Female Humans Male Parkinson Disease Pilot Projects Postural Balance Robotics Single-Blind Method

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Effectiveness of robotic balance training on postural instability in patients with mild Parkinson's disease: A pilot, single blind, randomized controlled trial.

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