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 .
Parkinson's Disease and Forced Exercise: A Preliminary Study
Objective . The concept of forced exercise has drawn attention for the treatment of Parkinson 's disease symptoms with anecdotal reports of success . This study sought to ascertain any significant effect of forced exercise using a motorized stationary bicycle when compared to controls on Parkinson 's disease symptoms in a blinded , r and omized , and controlled setting . Setting . Parkinson 's disease outpatient clinic , Veterans Administration Medical Center . Method . We assessed 23 patients ( 13 experimental and 10 controls ) on a number of st and ard Parkinson 's measures at baseline , after participation in eight weeks of twice weekly forced exercise or eight weeks of conventional clinic care  , and then after a three-month period had elapsed . Dependent measures were UPDRS-III , Berg Balance Scale , finger taping test , and the PDQ-39 . Results . Results did not demonstrate any main effect differences between the exercise and control groups on any measure at any point in time . A within subjects effect was demonstrated for the forced exercise group on overall UPDRS-III scores at the three-month end point . No other within group effects were noted . Results suggest that early enthusiasm for forced exercise may need tempering . Limitations of the study are discussed as well as numerous logistical challenges to this type of study
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 .