Backward and Side Walking Training versus Visual and Auditory Cueing techniques to improve Gait Speed and Balance in Parkinson’s Disease A randomized clinical trail
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- Sahana D L
- Enrollment
- 36
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Berg Balance Scale
Overview
Brief Summary
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that will significantly affect gait and balance, thereby increasing the risk of falls and functional dependency. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Backward Walking and Side Walking training versus Visual Cueing and Auditory Cueing techniques in improving gait speed and balance in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, particularly those in Hoehn and Yahr stages II and III.The study will include a total of 36 participants who will be randomly divided into two groups: Group A will receive Backward Walking and Side Walking training, while Group B will receive Visual and Auditory Cueing training. The intervention will last for 30 minutes, three times a week, for four weeks. The primary outcome measures will bethe Berg Balance Scale to assess balance and the 10 Meter Walk Test to assess gait speed.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Other
- Masking
- Participant Blinded
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 60.00 Year(s) to 80.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Parkinsonism with Hoehn and Yahr stage II to III is considered.
- •Both genders are included.
- •Berg Balance Score between medium fall risk 21 to 40 and low fall risk 41 to 51 patients are included in this study.
- •Patients who can walk for 10 meters without any walking aids Age above 60 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Blindness or vision problems.
- •vestibular impairments.
- •Orthopaedic impairments or conditions like TKR Chronic stage of Parkinson’s disease.
- •Parkinson’s plus syndrome patients Berg Balance Score between high fall risk 0 to 2 and low fall risk 41 to 51 patients is excluded from this study.
- •Age below 60 years.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: Before and after the intervention
Secondary Outcomes
- 10 meter walk test(Before & after intervention)
Investigators
Sahana D L
Cauvery college of physiotherapy