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ABSTRACT: Aim
In this pilot study, we evaluated the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of a 6-week, community-based group intervention designed to reduce freezing of gait (FOG) for people with Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods
Seven people with PD completed 'FOG Boot Camp' provided by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. We recorded attendance, participant's acceptance of the intervention and adverse events during classes. Pre and post-tests included measures of freezing, balance, motor severity, quality-of-life and gait speed.Results
No falls or injuries occurred and attendance was high. Participants had favorable feedback and showed reduced freezing and improvements in balance and gait.Conclusion
Preliminary data suggest the FOG boot camp was feasible, safe and effective.
SUBMITTER: Rawson KS
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6391635 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Rawson Kerri S KS Creel Patricia P Templin Lizbeth L Horin Adam P AP Duncan Ryan P RP Earhart Gammon M GM
Neurodegenerative disease management 20180918 5
<h4>Aim</h4>In this pilot study, we evaluated the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of a 6-week, community-based group intervention designed to reduce freezing of gait (FOG) for people with Parkinson's disease (PD).<h4>Methods</h4>Seven people with PD completed 'FOG Boot Camp' provided by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. We recorded attendance, participant's acceptance of the intervention and adverse events during classes. Pre and post-tests include ...[more]