ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025
Balance and biomechanics: exploring lower extremity biomechanics in Parkinson's disease.
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- The relationships between lower-extremity dexterity and fall risk, fear of falling, and walking skills in People with Parkinson's disease.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundPostural instability (PI) is a symptom seen in 16% of Parkinson Disease (PD) patients and has limited response to dopaminergic therapy. Understanding the factors contributing to PI, such as biomechanical changes, is important for the development of non-pharmacological treatment.
aimsTo investigate the relationship between lower extremity biomechanics and balance parameters in PD patients.
methodsA total of 18 participants (n = 9 female) were enrolled in the study. Lower extremity biomechanics were evaluated using a combination of measurements, including femoral anteversion angle, Q angle, leg length, navicular drop test (NDT), gastrocnemius shortness, range of motion (ROM) assessments, and the Foot Posture Index (FPI). Balance was assessed through the Postural Stability Test, Fall Risk Index (FRI), and the Mini-BESTest.
resultsA significant correlation was observed between FRI and femoral anteversion (r = 0.58, p = 0.011) as well as hip flexion ROM (r = 0.67, p = 0.002) and lateral malleoli curvature (r = 0.48, p = 0.04). Overall Stability Index (OSI) was significantly associated with NDT (r = 0.53, p = 0.024) and forefoot abduction/adduction (r = 0.67, p = 0.002). The Anteroposterior Stability Index (APSI) correlated with NDT (r = 0.47, p = 0.048), knee flexion ROM (r = 0.47, p = 0.045), and forefoot abduction/adduction (r = 0.65, p = 0.004). Moreover, Mini-BESTest scores were associated with hip abduction (r = 0.55, p = 0.017), ankle plantar flexion (r = 0.63, p = 0.005), and knee flexion ROM (r = 0.47, p = 0.048).
conclusionsThis study demonstrated that lower extremity biomechanical features, including alignment and joint mobility, are significantly linked to balance and fall risk in individuals with PD. Incorporating biomechanical assessments into clinical evaluations may aid in developing individualized treatment strategies for balance disorders in PD.
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