Effects of multidisciplinary therapy on physical function in Huntington's disease

ConclusionOur findings suggest that outpatient multidisciplinary therapy has positive effects on manual dexterity and muscle strength, but no meaningful effects on mobility, balance, cardiorespiratory endurance and upper extremity muscle strength in patients with HD. Larger randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these preliminary findings.

Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - November 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Travis M. Cruickshank, Alvaro P. Reyes, Luis E. Penailillo, Tim Pulverenti, Danielle M. Bartlett, Pauline Zaenker, Anthony J. Blazevich, Robert U. Newton, Jennifer A. Thompson, Johnny Lo, Mel R. Ziman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research