A novel causal mutation for spinocerebellar ataxia 19/22 (SCA19)
Objective: We report a novel cause for SCA19. We obtained longitudinal exam data on the index case, and data on other family members. We conducted…Effects of exercise intervention on balance and gait performance, and balance confidence in people with Parkinson’s disease – A meta-analysis
Objective: To examine the short- and long-term effects of exercise intervention on enhancing balance, and gait performance, and balance confidence in Parkinson's disease (PD) population,…Botulinum toxin in cerebral palsy children with gait disorder: Different therapy approaches
Objective: The purpose of this work was to study the effectiveness of different therapy approaches with Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) in Cerebral Palsy (CP)…The effects of gait and balance training on walking economy in early and mid stage Huntington’s disease
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of gait and balance training on walking economy in a people with Huntington's Disease (HD). Background: Gait and balance…Effects of levodopa on adaptation of reactive stepping in people with Parkinson’s disease
Objective: Participants with PD were able to improve postural stepping responses with practice and this learning was improved by levodopa. Background: Protective steps in response…LSVT-BIG© case studies: A snapshot of observations
Objective: This case presentation will outline two clients treated with LSVT –BIG and share some observations of the technique. Background: It is estimated that seven…Maintenance of balance function in patients with HD treated with deutetrabenazine, as measured by Berg balance test (BBT) in First-HD
Objective: To assess the effect of deutetrabenazine treatment on balance using the BBT in patients with HD in First-HD. Background: Patients with HD have disrupted…The clinical effects of mucuna and green tea in combination with levodopa-benserazide in advanced Parkinson’s disease: Experience from a case report
Objective: To describe the clinical effects of combined natural dopaminergic drugs with conventional levodopa therapy in a PD patient with motor and non-motor complications. Background:…Clinical benefits of vestibular rehabilitation in neurodegenerative diseases
Objective: To assess the benefits of vestibular rehabilitation using virtual reality technology through pre and post application of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and the…Botulinum toxin treatment of freezing of gait in Parkinson’s disease patients as reflected in functional magnetic resonance imaging of leg movement
Objective: To reflect botulinum toxin treatment of freezing of gait in Parkinson´s disease patients in functional magnetic resonance imaging of leg movement. Background: Freezing of…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.