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The Influence Of Dance On Selected Risk Factors Of Falls In Parkinson’S Disease Patients – A Pilot Study, Bogna Listewnik, Zbigniew Marcin Ossowski
The Influence Of Dance On Selected Risk Factors Of Falls In Parkinson’S Disease Patients – A Pilot Study, Bogna Listewnik, Zbigniew Marcin Ossowski
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients may develop several motion control disorders leading to deterioration in body balance and general mobility, which in turn increases the risk of falls. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of therapeutic dancing classes on functional mobility, gait, body balance and endurance in Parkinson’s disease patients. Material/Methods: The study was conducted on a group of 10 participants (aged 69.9 ±6.47) suffering from PD. Testing was applied twice: at the beginning of the study and after 12 weeks of dance based intervention training. Tests used for the purpose of the study included: Tinetti …
Body Posture In Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Jacek Wilczynski, Pawel Połrola
Body Posture In Patients With Parkinson’S Disease, Jacek Wilczynski, Pawel Połrola
Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity
Background: The purpose of the study was to analyze changes in the body posture and to assess the differences in posture between women and men with PD. Material/Methods: A group of 32 patients were examined, who were members of the Parkinson’s Disease Association in Kielce. Body posture was examined by an optoelectronic method – Diers formetric III 4D – using raster stereography. Results: Enlarged chest kyphosis (hyperkyphosis) was observed in 11 (34.37%) individuals. Enlarged lumbar lordosis (hyperlordosis) occurred in 10 (31.25%) patients. Deepened chest kyphosis and lumbar lordosis (hyperkyphosis-hyperlordosis) was noted in 3 (9.37%) individuals. Scoliosis occurred in 28 (87.5%) …