A Pilot Study to Investigate the Feasibility of Electrical Stimulation to Assist Gait in Parkinson's Disease
โ Scribed by Geraldine E. Mann; Stacey M. Finn; Paul N. Taylor
- Book ID
- 109083612
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 166 KB
- Volume
- 11
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1094-7159
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## Abstract ## Objective To assess the effect on freezing of gait (FOG) of botulinum toxin type A (BTXโA) injections in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. ## Method BTXโA 150 IU or normal saline was injected into each leg's calf muscles by a blinded investigator. FOG severity was assess
Gait disturbances are among the primary symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) and contribute significantly to a patient's loss of function and independence. Standard treatment includes antiparkinsonian drugs, primarily levodopa. In addition to the standard drug regime, physical therapy is often presc