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    • Gerontology
    • Neurology
    • Rehabilitation Science

    Background:

    • Fall prevention in Parkinson's disease (PD) is crucial, yet the ability to rise from the floor remains understudied.
    • Older adults with PD face unique challenges in mobility and recovery after a fall.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the relationship between floor rise ability and physical performance tests in community-dwelling older adults with PD.
    • To understand the strategies employed by individuals with PD when rising from the floor.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 20 older adults with PD.
    • Participants completed a standardized floor rise test and various physical performance assessments.
    • Data collected included time to rise and strategies used (e.g., quadruped).

    Main Results:

    • The average time for participants to rise from the floor was 14.9 seconds.
    • A significant majority (70%) utilized a quadruped strategy to stand up.
    • Floor rise performance time showed significant correlations with all measured physical performance tests.

    Conclusions:

    • Floor rise ability is closely linked to overall physical performance in older adults with PD.
    • Nursing and rehabilitation professionals should assess and address floor rise capabilities.
    • Training in fall recovery techniques is essential for this population to mitigate fall consequences.