Background Physical exercise is effective in managing Parkinson's disease (PD), but the
relative benefit of different exercise types remains unclear. Objectives To compare the …

Postural instability is one of the cardinal signs in Parkinson's disease (PD). It can be present
even at diagnosis, but becomes more prevalent and worsens with disease progression. It …

Importance Falls in older adults are a serious public health problem associated with
irreversible health consequences and responsible for a substantial economic burden on …

Parkinson's disease is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder for which only symptomatic
treatment exists. Gait and balance disturbance is common in Parkinson's disease and is a …

Even though stroke is the third, not the first, most common cause of disability-adjusted life
years in developed countries, it is one of the most expensive to treat. Part of the expense is …

Abstract Background People with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) frequently have low
activity levels, poor mobility and reduced quality of life. Although increased physical activity …

Background. Obstacle crossing is a balance-challenging task and can cause falls in people
with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, programs for people with PD that effectively target …

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

The brain plays a major role in regulating physical activity behavior and exercise
performance. Regular physical activity may also play a key role in the prevention and …

Objective It remains unclear whether Tai Chi is effective for preventing falls in older adults.
We undertook this systematic review to evaluate the preventive effect of Tai Chi by updating …