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E E H van Wegen1, C J T de Goede1, G Kwakkel1
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam Neurosciences, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Introduction:
A stooped posture is one of the characteristic motor symptoms of patients with Parkinson's disease, and has been linked to impairments in daily activities and quality of life. We aimed to test the efficacy, safety, practical utility and user-friendliness of a posture correction and vibrotactile trunk angle feedback device (the UpRight) in the home setting of patients with Parkinson's disease with a stooped posture. It was hypothesized that ambulatory use of the UpRight would be safe, feasible and result in a less stooped posture, i.e. a lower trunk angle during daily activities.
Methods:
15 patients wore the UpRight during a baseline period of 1 week (no feedback), followed by an intervention period of 1 week (feedback).
Results:
We found a significant decrease (average -5,4°) in trunk angle from baseline period to intervention period without the occurrence of adverse events. In addition, patients found the device usable and beneficial to posture.
Conclusion:
Use of the feedback and correction device has a positive effect on ambulatory trunk angles. The device appears to be both safe and useful for self-management of stooped posture in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
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