Effect on Gait Speed, Balance, Motor Symptom Rating, and Quality of Life in Those with Stage I Parkinson’s Disease Utilizing LSVT BIG®
Joint Authors
Millage, Beth
Vesey, Erin
Anheluk, Mattie
Finkelstein, Marsha
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are often not referred to Physical Therapy (PT) until there are issues with mobility in later Hoehn and Yahr Stages.
There have been no studies outlining the benefits of PT intervention in Stage I only.
For persons with PD, deficits in motor function increase over time due to destruction of dopamine-producing cells.
LSVT BIG, an exercise program for PD, has been shown to be effective in improving mobility.
The purpose of this study was to assess participants functional improvement at a level of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in one of four outcome measures: Gait Speed, Berg Balance Assessment, Functional Gait Assessment, and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale Motor Section.
Case Description.
Nine participants with Stage I PD received LSVT BIG 4x/week for 4 weeks followed by bimonthly participation in a community class.
Outcome measurement occurred at baseline, after LSVT BIG, and three months after LSVT BIG.
Outcomes.
Eight of nine participants (88.9%) achieved MCID in at least one of the four measures at both after and 3 months after LSVT BIG training indicating improvement based on our criteria.
Participants in Stage I of PD in this study completed LSVT BIG and demonstrated improved function.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Millage, Beth& Vesey, Erin& Finkelstein, Marsha& Anheluk, Mattie. 2017. Effect on Gait Speed, Balance, Motor Symptom Rating, and Quality of Life in Those with Stage I Parkinson’s Disease Utilizing LSVT BIG®. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197671
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Millage, Beth…[et al.]. Effect on Gait Speed, Balance, Motor Symptom Rating, and Quality of Life in Those with Stage I Parkinson’s Disease Utilizing LSVT BIG®. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197671
American Medical Association (AMA)
Millage, Beth& Vesey, Erin& Finkelstein, Marsha& Anheluk, Mattie. Effect on Gait Speed, Balance, Motor Symptom Rating, and Quality of Life in Those with Stage I Parkinson’s Disease Utilizing LSVT BIG®. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197671
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197671