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Rhythmic auditory-motor facilitation of gait patterns in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry · 1997 · Vol. 62(1) · pp. 22–26
Gerald C. McIntoshSusanH BrownR. R. RiceMichael H. Thaut

Abstract

The results are consistent with and extend prior reports of rhythmic auditory facilitation in Parkinson's disease gait when there is mild to moderate impairment, and suggest a technique for gait rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease.

Motor Control and AdaptationMuscle activation and electromyography studiesBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCadenceRhythmGaitPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMedicineParkinson's diseaseSTRIDEAudiologyPsychologyPhysical therapy

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Acoustic StimulationAgedFemaleGaitHumansMaleMiddle AgedParkinson Disease
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