Effect of Physical Therapy Training on Gait Initiation in Patients with Moderate Parkinson’s Disease

• Main Authors: Fuengfa Khobkhun, Sunee Bovonsunthonchai, Roongtiwa Vachalathiti, Apichart Pisarnpong
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Physical Therapy
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Parkinson’s disease; Physical therapy; Gait initiation
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/10381
• Institution: Mahidol University

The present study investigated the effects of physical therapy treatment on gait initiation in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Thirteen patients with PD were randomized into a treatment (n = 7) and control (n = 6) group. Participants were assessed for their severity level, using the Modifie...