Publications by authors named "Enafa Anais Wotto"
Background: Poor postural control has been reported in people with Parkinson's disease, which could be explained by the changes in muscular activation patterns related to antigravitational muscles. This study aims to measure the muscle activation of antigravitational muscles during balance tasks in individuals, with and without Parkinson's.
Methods: Sixteen (16) participants (9 with Parkinson's), aged ≥65 yrs.
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's Disease (PD) leads to decreased motor skills and increased frailty, which heightens risks like falls and disease progression in older adults.
- The study assessed 27 participants with PD, examining how frailty affects balance and gait, and whether there are differences between sexes.
- Results indicated that frail individuals had worse postural control, but gait parameters were similar, with significant differences in certain gait measures between men and women.