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Does Exercise Reduce The Risk Of Falling In Parkinson’S Patients?, Michael J. Tansey
Does Exercise Reduce The Risk Of Falling In Parkinson’S Patients?, Michael J. Tansey
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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not exercise reduces the risk of falls in Parkinson’s patients
Study Design: Review of three English language randomized control trials (RCTs) published in 2003, 2007 and 2010.
Data Sources: 3 randomized controlled trials published after 1999 were obtained using Pubmed.
Outcomes Measured: The Allen study used a Parkinson’s disease fall risk scoring. The Ashburn study used patient dairies to record incidence of falls. The Hirsch study used Sensory Orientation testing assessing the trials resulting in falls.
Results: Allen et al and Ashburn et al found no significant …