Effects of supervised slackline training on postural instability, freezing of gait, and falls efficacy in people with Parkinson's disease

Luis Santos; Javier Fernandez-Rio; Kristian Winge; Beatriz Barragan-Perez; Vicente Rodriguez-Perez; Vicente Gonzalez-Diez; Miguel Blanco-Traba; Oscar E Suman; Charles P Gabel; Javier Rodriguez-Gomez

doi:10.1080/09638288.2016.1207104

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Effects of supervised slackline training on postural instability, freezing of gait, and falls efficacy in people with Parkinson's disease

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Effects of supervised slackline training on postural instability, freezing of gait, and falls efficacy in people with Parkinson's disease

Luis Santos, Javier Fernandez-Rio, Kristian Winge, Beatriz Barragan-Perez, Vicente Rodriguez-Perez, Vicente Gonzalez-Diez, Miguel Blanco-Traba, Oscar E Suman, Charles P Gabel and Javier Rodriguez-Gomez

Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.39(16), pp.1573-1580

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2016.1207104

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balance

health

motor control

physical activity

rehabilitation

self-confidence

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess whether supervised slackline training reduces the risk of falls in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods: Twenty-two patients with idiopathic PD were randomized into experimental (EG, N=11) and control (CG, N=11) groups. Center of Pressure (CoP), Freezing of Gait (FOG), and Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) were assessed at pre-test, post-test and re-test. Rate perceived exertion (RPE, Borg's 6-20 scale) and local muscle perceived exertion (LRPE) were also assessed at the end of the training sessions. Results: The EG group showed significant improvements in FOG and FES scores from pre-test to post-test. Both decreased at re-test, though they did not return to pre-test levels. No significant differences were detected in CoP parameters. Analysis of RPE and LRPE scores revealed that slackline was associated with minimal fatigue and involved the major lower limb and lumbar muscles. Conclusions: These findings suggest that slacklining is a simple, safe, and challenging training and rehabilitation tool for PD patients. It could be introduced into their physical activity routine to reduce the risk of falls and improve confidence related to fear of falling.

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Title: Effects of supervised slackline training on postural instability, freezing of gait, and falls efficacy in people with Parkinson's disease
Authors: Luis Santos (Author) - University of Oviedo, Spain
Javier Fernandez-Rio (Author) - University of Oviedo, Spain
Kristian Winge (Author) - Bispebjerg University Hospital, Denmark
Beatriz Barragan-Perez (Author) - University of Leon, Spain
Vicente Rodriguez-Perez (Author) - University of Leon, Spain
Vicente Gonzalez-Diez (Author) - University of Oviedo, Spain
Miguel Blanco-Traba (Author) - University of Valencia, Spain
Oscar E Suman (Author) - University of Texas Medical Branch, United States
Charles P Gabel (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Javier Rodriguez-Gomez (Author) - Hospital of the Bierzo, Spain
Publication details: Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol.39(16), pp.1573-1580
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1207104
ISSN: 0963-8288
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450608402621
Output Type: Journal article

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