Provider Communication About Exercise in Parkinson’s Disease Before and After DBS surgery: A Retrospective Chart Review
Objective: To describe how clinicians communicate about exercise with PD patients before and after DBS surgery. Background: Physical activity has been shown to improve both…Effects of three different physical therapies in body composition of Parkinson’s disease
Objective: Compare the effects of three physical therapies: dance (figure 1), deep water running (figure 2) and Nordic Walk (figure 3) in body composition of…Single Centre Experience of PEG Feeding in Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: To determine factors influencing mortality in patients who receive percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in Parkinson ’s disease (PD). Background: PD is a progressive neurological…Controlling levodopa and deep brain stimulation induced dystonia with interleaving and fractionalized current steering
Objective: To mitigate levodopa (LD) and/or deep brain stimulation (DBS) induced dystonia while maintaining optimized tremor and bradykinesia control Background: DBS is an adjunct to…KICK OUT PD: Qualitative Analysis of Expectations and Outcomes in a Pilot Study of a Parkinson’s Disease Karate Intervention
Objective: To investigate expectations regarding exercise, karate, and mindfulness in individuals with early- to middle-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD) prior to a community-based karate class, and…“Poised for Parkinson’s”: Group classes in Alexander technique for managing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Objective: To develop and test a group course using Alexander technique (AT) principles to improve functional mobility and quality of life for people living with…Transcriptome modification of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation in transgenic Parkinson’s disease mouse model
Objective: We tried to investigate the impact of tDCS on mRNA and microRNA expression in striatum and substantia nigra of transgenic mouse model of PD.…Protective effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced neurotoxicity in mice via modulating mitochondrial dynamics
Objective: The present study elucidated the neuroprotective effects of tDCS on the mitochondrial quality control pathway in a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced PD mouse model. Background: Abnormal…Impact of Nordik Walking training in patients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Objective: To evaluate the effects of Nordik Walking training on functional mobility, upper limb strength, falls and mood in patients with mild Progressive Supranuclear Palsy…A Large-Scale Survey of Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Utilization in Parkinson’s Disease
Objective: To better understand the demographic profile of PD patients who attend RSB, to define motivators and barriers to participation, and to assess the perceived…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.