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Applying the RatWalker System for Gait Analysis in a Genetic Rat Model of Parkinson's Disease
Published on: January 18, 2021
Gait, posture and cognition in Parkinson's disease
Alessandra Ferreira Barbosa1,2, Janini Chen3,2, Fernanda Freitag3
1Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy Department, University of São Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Gait disorders and postural instability are the leading causes of falls and disability in Parkinson's disease (PD). Cognition plays an important role in postural control and may interfere with gait and posture assessment and treatment. It is important to recognize gait, posture and balance dysfunctions by choosing proper assessment tools for PD. Patients at higher risk of falling must be referred for rehabilitation as early as possible, because antiparkinsonian drugs and surgery do not improve gait and posture in PD.
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