Efficacy of a physical therapy program in patients with Parkinson’s disease: A randomized controlled trial

2005 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 626-632 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Ellis ◽  
Cees J. de Goede ◽  
Robert G. Feldman ◽  
Erik C. Wolters ◽  
Gert Kwakkel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program

scholarly journals Feasibility, Safety, and Compliance in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. McGinley ◽  
Clarissa Martin ◽  
Frances E. Huxham ◽  
Hylton B. Menz ◽  
Mary Danoudis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Intervention Phase ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Movement Strategy

Both efficacy and clinical feasibility deserve consideration in translation of research outcomes. This study evaluated the feasibility of rehabilitation programs within the context of a large randomized controlled trial of physical therapy. Ambulant participants with Parkinson's disease (PD) (n=210) were randomized into three groups: (1) progressive strength training (PST); (2) movement strategy training (MST); or (3) control (“life skills”). PST and MST included fall prevention education. Feasibility was evaluated in terms of safety, retention, adherence, and compliance measures. Time to first fall during the intervention phase did not differ across groups, and adverse effects were minimal. Retention was high; only eight participants withdrew during or after the intervention phase. Strong adherence (attendance>80%) did not differ between groups(P=.435). Compliance in the therapy groups was high. All three programs proved feasible, suggesting they may be safely implemented for people with PD in community-based clinical practice.

Pilot randomized controlled trial to assess a physical therapy program on upper extremity function to counteract inactivity in chronic stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Luz Sánchez-Sánchez ◽  
Maria-Arántzazu Ruescas-Nicolau ◽  
José-Antonio Pérez-Miralles ◽  
Elena Marqués-Sulé ◽  
Gemma-Victoria Espí-López
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Physical Therapy Program ◽  
Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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