Original paper

Executive Functioning, Muscle Power and Reactive Balance Are Major Contributors to Gait Adaptability in People With Parkinson’s Disease

Volume: 11
Published: Jun 28, 2019
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The ability to adapt gait when negotiating unexpected hazards is crucial to maintain stability and avoid falling. This study investigated cognitive, physical and psychological factors associated with gait adaptability required for obstacle and stepping target negotiation in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). METHODS: Fifty-four people with PD were instructed to either (a) avoid an obstacle at usual step distance or (b)...
Paper Details
Title
Executive Functioning, Muscle Power and Reactive Balance Are Major Contributors to Gait Adaptability in People With Parkinson’s Disease
Published Date
Jun 28, 2019
Volume
11
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