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 .
Randomized Controlled Trial of Community-Based Dancing to Modify Disease Progression in Parkinson Disease
Background . Tango dancing has been effective in improving measures of physical function in people with Parkinson disease ( PD ) . However , all previous studies were institution-based , tested participants on medication , and employed short-term interventions . Objective . To determine the effects of a 12-month community-based tango program for individuals with PD on disease severity and physical function . Methods . Sixty-two participants were r and omly assigned to a twice weekly ,  community-based Argentine Tango program or a Control group ( no intervention ) . Participants were assessed off anti-Parkinson medication at baseline , 3 , 6 , and 12 months . The primary outcome measure was the Movement Disorders Society – Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale 3 ( MDS-UPDRS-3 ) . Secondary outcome measures were the MDS-UPDRS-1 , MDS-UPDRS-2 , MiniBESTest balance test ; Freezing of Gait Question naire ( FOG_Q ) ; 6-Minute Walk Test ( 6MWT ) ; gait velocity for comfortable forward , fast as possible forward , dual task , and backward walking ; and Nine-Hole Peg Test ( 9HPT ) . Results . Groups were not different at baseline . Overall , the Tango group improved whereas the Control group showed little change on most measures . For the MDS-UPDRS-3 , there was no significant change in the Control group from baseline to 12 months , whereas the Tango group had a reduction of 28.7 % ( 12.8 points ) . There were significant group by time interactions for MDS-UPDRS-3 , MiniBESTest , FOG_Q , 6MWT , forward and dual task walking velocities , and 9HPT in favor of the dance group . Conclusions . Improvements in the Tango group were apparent off medication , suggesting that long-term participation in tango may modify progression of disability in PD
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 .