Lauren E Tueth, Kerri S Rawson, Linda R Van Dillen, Gammon M Earhart, Joel S Perlmutter, Ryan P Duncan
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Background and purpose: Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) effectively treats some of the motor manifestations of Parkinson disease (PD). However, previous work suggests STN-DBS may lead to worsening of balance and gait in some people with PD. Physical therapy (PT) is often used to improve balance and gait in PD, but its safety, feasibility, and efficacy have not been tested in people with STN-DBS. The purpose of this study was to test the safety, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of PT for improving gait and balance in persons with PD and STN-DBS.
Methods: This randomized pilot study compared the effects of an 8-week PT intervention (n = 15) on balance and gait to a usual care control group (n = 14) among people with PD with STN-DBS. Individuals were evaluated in the on medication/on stimulation state as well as off medication/off stimulation state.
Results: PT was safe as there were no serious adverse events during treatment. PT was feasible as the average percentage of session attendance was 93%. PT significantly improved balance as measured by the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) in the on medication/on stimulation state but did not significantly improve gait. No significant differences between groups were found in the off medication/off stimulation state.
Discussion and conclusions: PT was safe, feasible, and may improve balance for individuals with PD with STN-DBS. Further work is needed to understand how modifying the frequency and intensity of PT interventions may impact balance and gait in individuals with STN-DBS.
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The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT) is an indexed resource for dissemination of research-based evidence related to neurologic physical therapy intervention. High standards of quality are maintained through a rigorous, double-blinded, peer-review process and adherence to standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. With an international editorial board made up of preeminent researchers and clinicians, JNPT publishes articles of global relevance for examination, evaluation, prognosis, intervention, and outcomes for individuals with movement deficits due to neurologic conditions. Through systematic reviews, research articles, case studies, and clinical perspectives, JNPT promotes the integration of evidence into theory, education, research, and practice of neurologic physical therapy, spanning the continuum from pathophysiology to societal participation.
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