Abstract
Freezing of gait (FOG) can severely compromise daily functioning in people with Parkinson's disease. Inability to initiate a step from FOG is likely underpinned, at least in part, by a deficient preparatory weight-shift. Conscious attempts to weight-shift in preparation to step can improve success of initiating forward steps following FOG. However, FOG often occurs during turning, where weight-shifting is more complex and risk of falling is higher. We explored the effectiveness of a dance-based ('cha-cha') weight-shifting strategy to re-initiate stepping following FOG during turning. Results suggest that this simple movement strategy can enhance turning steps following FOG, without compromising safety.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1353-1358 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Parkinson's Disease |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 24 May 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This project is supported by a Parkinson’s UK project grant (K-1604).
Publisher Copyright:
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Funding
This project is supported by a Parkinson’s UK project grant (K-1604).
Keywords
- anticipatory postural adjustment
- cueing
- festination
- freezing of gait
- Parkinson's disease
- step initiation
- weight-shifting