Parkinson Disease
Conditions
Keywords
postural control, gait
Brief summary
LSVT BIG is an intensive, amplitude based rehabilitation program that has been demonstrated to improve one of the hallmark features of Parkinson's disease, specifically bradykinesia. We are interested in knowing the effects of this therapeutic approach on postural control and gait parameters.
Detailed description
LSVT BIG is an intensive, amplitude based rehabilitation program that has been demonstrated to improve one of the hallmark features of Parkinson's disease, specifically bradykinesia. Postural instability and gait disturbance is another debilitating feature of Parkinson's disease. While LSVT BIG targets postural correction through exercises which challenge balance, the effect of this intervention on stability margins and functional balance assessments have not been well established in the literature. This study includes outcome measures not previously examined with this intervention and may provide valuable evidence regarding the impact of this intervention on postural control, balance and falls risk. Alternative amplitude programs have also been designed to meet the needs of patients with PD. These programs adjust frequencies for patients and individualize sessions more than LSVT BIG. We are interested in knowing if these alternative frequencies and amplitude approaches are similarly as effective as LSVT BIG in our outcome measures.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALLSVT BIG
LSVT BIG is a 4-week program that focuses on movement recalibration for people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
Sponsors
University of South Dakota
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Subjects will be included in the study if they have been diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and are English speaking.
Exclusion criteria
*
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) | Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5) | A change in reactive, proactive, and sensory contributions to postural control (balance) is assessed. |
| Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) | Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5) | A change in higher level assessment of postural control is assessed. |
| Functional and Multidirectional Reach Tests | Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5) | A change in proactive postural control strategies is assessed. |
| Center of Pressure measures (digitized walkway) | Pre-Intervention (baseline) and Post-Intervention (week 5) | A change in the limits of stability is assessed. |
Outcome results
None listed