The effect of dual task activities on the walking gait of individuals with Parkinson's disease
The ability to dual task is important for safe completion of activities of daily living. This is especially true concerning mobility skills such as walking. Parkinson's disease decreases gait stability and diminishes the individual's ability to dual task. The purpose of this review of lite...
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| Published in: | Clinical kinesiology (2003) Vol. 69; no. 1; p. 1 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
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San Diego
American Kinesiotherapy Association
22-03-2015
Clinical Kinesiology |
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| Summary: | The ability to dual task is important for safe completion of activities of daily living. This is especially true concerning mobility skills such as walking. Parkinson's disease decreases gait stability and diminishes the individual's ability to dual task. The purpose of this review of literature was to determine the effectiveness of dual task gait training (DTGT) on individuals with Parkinson's disease. The current literature demonstrates DTGT can improve an individual's ability to complete dual task activities. Practice prioritizing focus on certain aspects of the gait cycle have produced improved walking stability and enhanced abilities in completing activities of daily living. The use of music combined with rhythmic movements and the use of Wii-Nintendo patterned movement games have also been successful training tools in dual task gait activities for individuals with Parkinson's disease. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0896-9620 |