A Novel Balance Program to Improve Balance in People With Parkinson's Disease

Description

The purpose of this exploratory single-blinded randomized control trial is to explore the effects of a lateral stepping program integrated into an existing community-based group exercise program for people with PD. The researchers hypothesize that participation in a lateral stepping program a minimum of 2 times/week for 8 weeks, in addition to RSB class participation, will decrease fall risk factors, increase balance confidence, and decrease fear of falling in participants in the experimental group compared to the control group. The researchers also hypothesize that the integration of this program into an existing community-based RSB program will be deemed feasible as shown by the number of sessions attended by each participant and their satisfaction

Conditions

Rehabilitation Exercise, Physical Therapy

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Study overview

The purpose of this exploratory single-blinded randomized control trial is to explore the effects of a lateral stepping program integrated into an existing community-based group exercise program for people with PD. The researchers hypothesize that participation in a lateral stepping program a minimum of 2 times/week for 8 weeks, in addition to RSB class participation, will decrease fall risk factors, increase balance confidence, and decrease fear of falling in participants in the experimental group compared to the control group. The researchers also hypothesize that the integration of this program into an existing community-based RSB program will be deemed feasible as shown by the number of sessions attended by each participant and their satisfaction

A Novel Balance Program to Improve Balance in People With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Control Trial

A Novel Balance Program to Improve Balance in People With Parkinson's Disease

Condition
Rehabilitation Exercise
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Old Westbury

New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, United States, 11568

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. A diagnosis of idiopathic PD stages I, II, or III of the Hoehn and Yahr scale
  • 2. 50-85 years inclusive
  • 3. Subjects must be enrolled in RSB at NY Tech and attend at least 1 day per week for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the first baseline assessment
  • 4. English speaking.
  • 5. Stable PD medication regime.
  • 1. Any cardiovascular or other medical condition that would affect participation
  • 2. Any hip and/or knee surgery or other injury that would prevent full participation in the intervention
  • 3. Neurological conditions other than PD
  • 4. Montreal Cognitive Assessment of ≤21
  • 5. Pain that interferes with testing 13
  • 6. Current participation in other strengthening, stretching or balance programs other than Rock Steady Boxing at NY Tech
  • 7. Inability to understand and fully participate in this study

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

New York Institute of Technology,

Study Record Dates

2024-07