Comparison of three physical therapy interventions with an emphasis on the gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease

Authors

  • Maria Eduarda Brandão Bueno Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Ana Carolina dos Reis Andrello Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Marcelle Brandão Terra Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Hevely Beatriz Celestino dos Santos Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Júlia Marson Marquioli Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
  • Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili Santos Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AO04

Abstract

Introduction: Gait impairments are one of the earliest signs reported by patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and cause an increased number of falls and decreased quality of life among these patients. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of three physical therapy interventions using Rhythmic Cues (RC), Swiss Ball (SB) and Dual Task (DT), with an emphasis on gait treatment (step and stride length, duration and velocity), in individuals with PD. Methods: Quasi-randomized clinical trial addressing a sample composed of 45 individuals assigned to three groups. The individuals were assessed before and after the intervention
protocol using the following: Modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale (HY), Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Footprint analysis, Video Gait analysis, and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The groups were homogeneous
concerning age, HY and UPDRS. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, version 20.0. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in all the variables analyzed in the RC and SB groups when compared in the pre- and post-intervention. With the exception of the TUG variable, the DT group presented statistically significant differences in all the remaining variables. Conclusion: The three interventions were effective for the outcomes under study, but the SB group presented the greatest magnitude of change (effect size), while the RC group presented the greatest improvement in the temporal gait variables
(duration and velocity) and TUG.

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Published

2017-11-24

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Brandão Bueno, M. E., dos Reis Andrello, A. C., Brandão Terra, M., Celestino dos Santos, H. B., Marson Marquioli, J., & Mahmoud Smaili Santos, S. (2017). Comparison of three physical therapy interventions with an emphasis on the gait of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 30(4). https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AO04

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