ArticleClinical parkinsonism & related disorders2025
Effects of a treadmill and oculomotor dual-task intervention vs. -nordic walking on balance in Parkinson's disease patients - a pilot study.
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The Effect of Eye Exercises on Physical Function, Balance, and Fall Risk in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Abstract
Background: Oculomotor function has been established as a critical factor influencing balance, and both domains are frequently impaired in Parkinson's disease (PD). Despite increasing recognition of younger PD cases, targeted therapeutic research remains limited. Purpose: This pilot study evaluated the effects of a treadmill-based oculomotor dual-task intervention in individuals with PD, comparing its impact on balance and non-motor outcomes with that of Nordic walking (NW). Method: Using a sequential within-subjects design, this study contrasts a four-week NW intervention with a subsequent four-week oculomotor intervention. Baseline, interim, and post-intervention assessments were conducted, with data collected using both qualitative and quantitative measures. Results: The treadmill and oculomotor intervention led to greater improvements in unilateral and static balance parameters compared to NW, particularly under horizontal eye-movement conditions. While motor scores improved comparably in both interventions, non-motor domains such as emotional well-being and stigma improved only after the oculomotor protocol. Conclusion: Treadmill-based oculomotor dual-task training appears to be a viable and time-efficient alternative to NW for improving specific aspects of balance and non-motor function in PD. Given its indoor feasibility and short duration, this approach may enhance accessibility in clinical and home-based rehabilitation settings.
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