Conclusion ] Different methods , such as scales , tests , and equipment , are used for the evaluation of balance in patients with Parkinson 's disease .
[ Purpose ] The present literature review was conducted on the use of different measures for the evaluation of balance in patients with Parkinson 's disease .
Leg muscle power is enhanced by training in people with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled trial
Objective : To determine the effects of leg muscle power training in people with Parkinson ’s disease . Design : R and omized controlled trial . Setting : University laboratory ( outcome measures and experimental intervention ) , community ( control intervention ) . Subjects : Community-dwelling people with Parkinson ’s disease . Interventions : Leg muscle power training using pneumatic variable resistance equipment ( experimental ) was compared with low intensity sham exercise ( control ) . Both groups exercised twice weekly for 12 weeks . Main measures : Primary outcomes were peak power of four leg muscle groups . Secondary outcomes were measures of muscle strength , mobility , balance and falls . Results : Exercise adherence was high in both groups . Leg muscle power was significantly better in the experimental group than the control group in all four primary outcome measures at 12 weeks after adjusting for baseline values : leg extensors ( 57.9 watts , 95 % confidence interval ( CI ) 22.0–93.7 , p = 0.002 ) ; knee flexors ( 29.6 watts , 95 % CI 7.4–51.8 , p = 0.01 ) ; hip flexors ( 68.1 watts , 95 % CI 19.6–116.5 , p = 0.007 ) ; and hip abductors ( 37.4 watts , 95 % CI 19.9–54.9 , p < 0.001 ) . The experimental group performed significantly better on tests of leg muscle strength ( p < 0.001 to 0.07 ) and showed trends toward better performance in the Timed Up and Go ( p = 0.13 ) and choice stepping reaction time ( p = 0.11 ) . There was a non-significant reduction in the rate of falls in the experimental group compared with the control group ( incidence rate ratio 0.84 , p = 0.76 ) . Conclusions : This programme significantly improved muscle power in all trained muscle groups
Conclusion ] Different methods , such as scales , tests , and equipment , are used for the evaluation of balance in patients with Parkinson 's disease .
[ Purpose ] The present literature review was conducted on the use of different measures for the evaluation of balance in patients with Parkinson 's disease .