Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Probe Neuroplasticity and Predict Gait Performance After Treadmill Training in Parkinson's Disease.

Background: Reduced step length is a hallmark of gait disturbance in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Although treadmill training is effective for improving step length, the associated neural mechanisms have not been fully investigated. Moreover, exploring the baseline neurophysiological predictors for step length improvement after training could facilitate personalized gait rehabilitation for PD.

Exploring Potential Predictors of Treadmill Training Effects in People With Parkinson Disease.

Objective: To explore the potential predictors of people with Parkinson disease (PD) who would benefit the most from treadmill training.

Design: A cohort study.

Setting: Medical university rehabilitation settings.