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Impact of Mézières Rehabilitative Method in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Saraceni, Vincenzo Maria
Zangrando, Federico
Piccinini, Giulia
Haggiag, Shalom
Deidda, Laura
Basile, Rossella
Bruno, Enrico
Buzi, Emigen
Tirinelli, Franca
Lispi, Ludovico
Villani, Ciro
Teresa, Paolucci
Mannocci, Alice
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of Mézières method in improving trunk flexibility of the back muscles and balance in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Materials and Methods.
Thirty-six patients were randomized into 2 groups: the Mézières treatment group and the control group (home exercise group).
The primary outcome was the improvement in balance per the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the trunk flexibility of the back for the anterior flexion trunk test.
Also, we evaluated pain, gait balance for the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA), disease-related disability for the Modified Parkinson’s Activity Scale and the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), the quality of life, and the functional exercise capacity.
All the measures were evaluated at baseline (T0), at the end of the rehabilitative program (T1), and at the 12-week follow-up (T2).
Results.
In the Mézières group, the BBS (p<.001) and trunk flexion test (p<.001) improved significantly at T1 and remained the same at T2.
Between groups, significant changes were reported in FGA (p=.027) and UPDRS Total (p=.007) at T1 and in FGA (p=.03) at T2.
Conclusion.
The Mézières approach is efficacious in improving the flexibility of the trunk and balance in PD patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Teresa, Paolucci& Zangrando, Federico& Piccinini, Giulia& Deidda, Laura& Basile, Rossella& Bruno, Enrico…[et al.]. 2017. Impact of Mézières Rehabilitative Method in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Parkinson’s Disease،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Teresa, Paolucci…[et al.]. Impact of Mézières Rehabilitative Method in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Parkinson’s Disease No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197001
American Medical Association (AMA)
Teresa, Paolucci& Zangrando, Federico& Piccinini, Giulia& Deidda, Laura& Basile, Rossella& Bruno, Enrico…[et al.]. Impact of Mézières Rehabilitative Method in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Parkinson’s Disease. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197001