Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson s Disease

• Author : Martina Mancini,John G. Nutt,Fay B. Horak
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 14 September 2019

Balance Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease: Basic Mechanisms to Clinical Management presents the most updated information on a variety of topics. Sections help clinicians evaluate the types of balance control issues, dynamic balance dysfunction during turning, and the effects of medication, deep brain stimulation, and rehabilitation intervention on balance control. This book is the first to review the four main postural control systems and how they are affected, including balance during quiet stance, reactive postural adjustments to external perturbations, anticipatory

• Author : Liam Gerard Johnson,University of Western Australia
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 2021

[Truncated abstract] One of the classical and more debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's disease is postural instability. As a result of this impairment in balance, patients with Parkinson's disease experience restricted mobility, are prone to falls, display a reduced capacity to perform activities of daily living and have a reduced quality of life. This thesis reviews our current knowledge of Parkinson's disease in the context of the mechanisms regulating postural control and how impairments to these lead to postural instability. The

• Author : Adolfo M. Bronstein,Marousa Pavlou
• Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
• Release : 10 January 2013

This chapter addresses the important and undertreated problem of balance disorders. The chapter has a simplified summary of the physiology of balance problems in order to set the scene. The issue of assessment is next addressed with discussion of important tests including the Berg Balance Scale and the Get Up and Go Test, and others. Posturography is discussed as well as assessment of the gravitional vertical. The assessment of vestibular function is of key importance and discussed in some detail.

• Author : Giorgio Sandrini,Volker Homberg,Leopold Saltuari,Nicola Smania,Alessandra Pedrocchi
• Publisher : Springer
• Release : 30 January 2018

The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field of gait and balance rehabilitation. It describes technologies and devices together with the requirements and factors to be considered during their application in clinical settings. The book covers physiological and pathophysiological basis of locomotion and posture control, describes integrated approaches for the treatment of neurological diseases and spinal cord injury, as well as important principles for designing appropriate clinical studies. It presents computer

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 24 November 2018

Balance, Gait, and Falls, Volume 159 presents the latest information on sensorimotor anatomy, sensory integration, gravity and verticality, standing balance, balance perturbations, voluntary stepping and gait initiation, gait and gait adaptability, disorders of balance and gait that result from aging and neurological diseases. The book provides a brief overview of age-related changes in the structure and function of sensorimotor and central processes, with sections specifically devoted to Parkinson’s disease, parkinsonism, cerebellar ataxia, stroke, corticobasal degeneration, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease,

• Author : Renee Le Verrier
• Publisher : Merit Pub International
• Release : 31 October 2008

A daily guide to yoga practice designed for people with dystonia, muscle imbalance, rigidity, and spasms due to such causes as Parkinson's, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. The focus is on rebuilding strength and flexibility as well as physical and emotional balance. Part 1 prepares the reader for practicing yoga. It includes an introduction, a chapter on how to begin, from where and when to practice, how to use the book, safety precautions, and a note to teachers. Part 2 flows as a

• Author : Adolfo Bronstein,T. Brandt
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 29 March 2004

The diagnosis and treatment of the patient with critically impaired walking abilities present the busy physician with a formidable challenge. This book provides a comprehensive account of the various balance, posture and gait disorders, and of the methods for Their effective Read More ...management. The text is divided into five sections dealing wi

• Author : Leah Goudy
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 2021

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized as a chronic, progressive movement disorder. Motor symptoms may include posture and balance dysfunction. Non-motor symptoms may include changes in cognition, sleep patterns, and mood. Any combination of these symptoms can impact quality of life (QoL). Horseback riding may be an effective modality to slow the progression of symptoms in those with PD. The use of a simulator can be a cost-effective option to horseback riding in a therapeutic setting. The purpose of this

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 1995

• Author : Anonim
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 2021

Postural instability is a primary symptom of advanced Parkinson2s disease (PD). Falling, loss of mobility, and restriction of activity due to postural instability have a major influence on the health and quality of life of PD patients. Presently, clinical measurement of postural stability in PD is crude. Patient recovery to a sudden, backward pull of the shoulders by the physician (the retropulsion test) typically serves as an index of postural instability. The retropulsion test is subjective and there are

• Author : Charlotte Johnson
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 10 November 2020

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder which affects round 120,000 people within the UK. Progressive (or degenerative) approach that it typically worsens through the years and neurological approach that it influences the frightened gadget (this system consists of the mind, spinal wire, and nerves for the duration of the body). The primary signs of Parkinson's are slowness of motion (bradykinesia), pressure, tremor and postural instability (balance problems). While Parkinson's is usually defined as a 'motion disorder', someone with Parkinson's may

• Author : Rebekah Lesko
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 2021

With a growing population of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) and the high impact of falls in this population, effective and efficient treatment is required to minimize falls and enhance life quality. Currently, little research has been done on the impact of vestibular dysfunction on balance and falls for individuals with PD. The purpose of this study was to determine for individuals with PD the feasibility of conducting a clinical vestibular test battery and to determine the relationship of vestibular

• Author : George I. Turnbull
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 1992

Covering physical therapy in Parkinson's disease, this book aims to provide the physical therapist with valuable information on the physiology and medical and surgical management of the disease entity. It also reviews past physical therapy management and discusses current and future practice.

• Author : Sotirios A. Parashos,Rosemary Wichman,Todd Melby
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 06 December 2012

Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease is a guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's—patients, family members, friends, and caregivers. Containing the most up-to-date information on the disease, one of the most common nervous system diseases, it also discusses the available treatments and provides practical advice on how to manage the disease in the long term. Emphasizing life-style adjustments that will provide a better quality of life and moderate the burden for patients and their loved ones, Navigating Life with Parkinson's

• Author : Elise Iva Baron
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 14 June 2021

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by four cardinal motor symptoms including bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and postural instability, and non-motor symptoms including cognitive impairment. Daily activities, such as walking and maintaining balance, are impacted due to impairments in motor function, and are further exacerbated with the addition of cognitive loading, or dual-tasking (DT). High-intensity exercise has demonstrated centrally-mediated improvements of PD symptoms, with additional positive effects on overall health. The goal of this project was to identify changes