Lower Limb Rigidity Is Associated with Frequent Falls in Parkinson's Disease
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DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.12784
Abstract: The role of muscle rigidity as an etiological factor of falls in Parkinson's disease (PD) is poorly understood. Our objective was to determine whether lower leg rigidity was differentially associated with frequent falls in PD… read more here.
Keywords: frequent falls; falls parkinson; parkinson disease; rigidity ... See more keywords
Rhythmic auditory stimulation for reduction of falls in Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled study
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DOI: 10.1177/0269215518788615
Abstract: Objective: To test whether rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) training reduces the number of falls in Parkinson’s disease patients with a history of frequent falls. Design: Randomized withdrawal study design. Subjects: A total of 60 participants… read more here.
Keywords: rhythmic auditory; falls parkinson; group; disease ... See more keywords
Cholinesterase inhibitor to prevent falls in Parkinson’s disease (CHIEF-PD) trial: a phase 3 randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of rivastigmine to prevent falls in Parkinson’s disease
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DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02430-2
Abstract: Background Falls are a common complication of Parkinson’s disease. There is a need for new therapeutic options to target this debilitating aspect of the disease. Cholinergic deficit has been shown to contribute to both gait… read more here.
Keywords: trial; cholinesterase; falls parkinson; disease ... See more keywords