Background Despite medical therapies and surgical interventions for Parkinson's disease
(PD), patients develop progressive disability. The role of physiotherapy is to maximise …

Falls in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) are frequent and recurrent events with
devastating and widespread consequences. Despite this, understanding of the predictive …

Background. Falls are common and disabling in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
There is a need to quantify the effects of movement rehabilitation on falls in PD. Objective …

Purpose To identify the demographic factors, impairments and activity limitations that
contribute to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with idiopathic Parkinson's …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor
impairments and it is correlated with loss of bone mineral density. This study aimed to …

Background Most people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience at least one fall during
the course of their disease. Several interventions designed to reduce falls have been …

Background. Female Parkinson's disease (PD) patients seem to experience not only more
severe motor complications and postural instability but also more pronounced depression …

Background There is increasing scientific knowledge about the interaction between
physiological (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cognitive and sensory) systems and their …

Purpose: To critically evaluate the literature regarding the efficacy and feasibility of aquatic
physiotherapy in people with Parkinson's disease. Method: Relevant studies were identified …

Background Falls are common and debilitating in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and
restrict participation in daily activities. Understanding circumstances of falls in the community …