Fallers with Parkinson ’s disease exhibit restrictive trunk control during walking

Falls are a common feature of Parkinson ’s disease (PD). In fact, the rate of falls ranges between 50-70 % in individuals with PD [1–4], which is approximately twice that of community-dwelling older adults [4]. Individuals with PD are also nine times more likely to suffer from recurrent falls compared to older adults [2]. The greater instability and rate of falls are a concern because they suggest that individuals with PD are unable to react and initiate appropriate compensatory postural strategies with sufficient speed to break their falls [5].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research