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Age- and Parkinson-related differences in trunk and lower-limb muscle activation during four balance tasks: A case-control pilot study.
Clin Biomech (Bristol)
July 2024
Programme de Maîtrise en Physiothérapie, Département des Sciences de la Santé l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Saguenay, Québec, Canada, G7H 2B1; Centre Intersectoriel en Santé Durable, Laboratoire de Recherche BioNR, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Saguenay, Québec, Canada, G7H 2B1; Doctoral and Master Programs in Human Movement and Rehabilitation, University Center of Anapolis, Anapolis, GO, Brazil; Centre Intégré de Santé et Services Sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CIUSSS SLSJ), Specialized Geriatrics Services at La Baie Hospital, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, G7H 7K9. Electronic address:
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.
Impact of frailty and sex-related differences on postural control and gait in older adults with Parkinson's Disease.
Exp Gerontol
February 2024
Laboratoire de recherche BioNR, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Saguenay, Quebec G7H 2B1, Canada; Centre intégré de santé et services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CIUSSS SLSJ), Specialized Geriatrics Services at La Baie Hospital, Saguenay, Quebec G7H 7K9, Canada; Human Movement and Rehabilitation, Universidade Evangélica de Goiás, Anapolis 75083-515, Brazil; Département des Sciences de la Santé l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Saguenay, Quebec G7H 2B1, Canada. Electronic address:
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.