| Evaluation of a new device to prevent falls in persons with Parkinson's disease. | |
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PMID: 19565381 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: To compare walking characteristics of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) using a new walking aid, the WalkAbout, with usual walking. METHOD: Fifteen subjects with PD were recruited. Subjects walked in their usual fashion and then walked again in the WalkAbout. Gait parameters, 5-min walk, and oxygen consumption were recorded. RESULTS: Stride lengths were shorter when using the WalkAbout. On an average, the distance walked in 5 min and the oxygen uptake was not different when walking with the WalkAbout compared with the usual walk. Eight subjects (responders) walked further with the WalkAbout compared to their usual walk (164.90 +/- 55.72 m vs. 140.82 +/- 55.94 m). Seven subjects (non-responders) walked a shorter distance while using the WalkAbout compared to their usual walk (241.79 +/- 73.06 m vs. 281.24 +/- 82.83 m). Compared to non-responders, responders were older, had more severe disability, and were more likely to use an assistive device for walking. Responders walked more slowly, had a shorter stride length, and walked shorter distances in 5 min than non-responders. CONCLUSION: The WalkAbout may help persons with PD who have more severe disability to walk farther. These data could be beneficial in selecting a helpful walking aid for persons with PD. |
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Authors:
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Mon S Bryant; Diana H Rintala; Eugene C Lai; Mary L Raines; Elizabeth J Protas |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology Volume: 4 ISSN: 1748-3115 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-12 Completed Date: 2009-12-22 Revised Date: 2011-05-04 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101255937 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 357-63 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA. mon.bryant@yahoo.com |
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Accidental Falls
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prevention & control* Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Gait Humans Male Middle Aged Oxygen Consumption Parkinson Disease / metabolism, physiopathology, rehabilitation* Walkers* Walking |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 HD051844-04/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R01 HD051844-06/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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