Executive Functioning, Muscle Power and Reactive Balance Are Major Contributors to Gait Adaptability in People With Parkinson’s Disease

Executive Functioning, Muscle Power and Reactive Balance Are Major Contributors to Gait Adaptability in People With Parkinson’s Disease

Background and Aim: The ability to adapt gait when negotiating unexpected hazards is crucial to maintain stability and avoid falling. This study investigated cognitive, physical and psychological factors associated with gait adaptability required for obstacle and stepping target negotiation in peopl...

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Main Authors: Maria Joana D. Caetano, Stephen R. Lord, Natalie E. Allen, Jooeun Song, Serene S. Paul, Colleen G. Canning, Jasmine C. C. Menant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Subjects:
Parkinson’s disease
gait adaptability
obstacle avoidance
cognition
choice stepping reaction time
stroop stepping test
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnagi.2019.00154/full

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