Framework for understanding balance dysfunction in Parkinson's disease.
People with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from progressive impairment in their mobility. Locomotor and balance dysfunction that impairs mobility in PD is an important cause of physical and psychosocial disability. The recognition and evaluation of balance dysfunction by the clinician are an essential component of managing PD. In this review, we describe a framework for understanding balance dysfunction in PD to help clinicians recognize patients who are at risk for falling and impaired mobility.
Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Bernadette
B
Schoneburg
Martina
M
Mancini
Fay
F
Horak
John G
JG
Nutt
D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D006801:Humans; D008124:Locomotion; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications*; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
Parkinson's disease; balance; gait; posture