Long-term effects of a short inpatient rehabilitation course and peer support in dystonia
Objective: To evaluate long- term effects of an inpatient rehabilitation course in dystonia. Background: The participants immediate feedback after the rehabilitation course is positive and…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,…Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a telehealth approach to group tango instruction for people with Parkinson’s disease
Objective: To determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of group adapted tango class for individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) taught through telehealth technology. Background: Group…Increased access to training in a Parkinson-specific rehabilitation approach through online learning
Objective: Compare online versus live training of physical and occupational therapists in an evidence-based, Parkinson-specific rehabilitation approach. Background: LSVT BIG® is an effective physical/occupational therapy…Core set of measures of balance for people with multiple sclerosis and cerebellar ataxia
Objective: To examine the reliability, validity and interpretability of four measures in assessing the severity of balance dysfunction and short term treatment benefits on balance…Pilot study on the long lasting effectivness of an integrated tailored sensory-motor rehabilitation program associated with BoNTA in cervical dystonia
Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the long lasting effectiveness of an integrated tailored sensory-motor rehabilitation program (TsmRP) associated with botulinum toxin…The CNS moving voice program: Implementation of a dual voice and physical exercise program for Parkinson’s disease: An applicability study
Objective: To test the applicability of a rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson´s disease that combines speech and motor exercises (The CNS Moving Voice Program).…Blindfolded balance training in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A sensory-motor strategy to improve the gait
Objective: Recent evidence suggested that the use of treadmill training may improve gait parameters, such as gait speed and stride length. Visual deprivation could engage…Pshychoeducational interventions for demented patients with parkinsonism and their families
Objective: Introduce a neuropsychological rehabilitation program, based on a combination of techniques' strategy, such as Reality Orientation Therapy, Reminiscence Therapy, Memory Rehabilitation, Cognitive Training, Ecological…Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing findings in patients with Machado-Joseph disease
Objective: To describe the main findings of Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in patients with MJD. Background: Machado-Joseph disease (MJD) is a degenerative process…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.