Protocol for a home-based integrated physical therapy program to reduce falls and improve mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease

Protocol for a home-based integrated physical therapy program to reduce falls and improve mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The high incidence of falls associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD) increases the risk of injuries and immobility and compromises quality of life. Although falls education and strengthening programs have shown some benefit in health...

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Main Authors: Morris Meg E, Martin Clarissa, McGinley Jennifer L, Huxham Frances E, Menz Hylton B, Taylor Nicholas F, Danoudis Mary, Watts Jennifer J, Soh Sze-Ee, Evans Andrew H, Horne Malcolm, Kempster Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Parkinson’s disease
Accidental falls
Randomized controlled trial
Falls prevention
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/12/54

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