Freezing of Gait Boot Camp: Feasibility, Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of a Community-based Group Intervention

Overview

Journal Neurodegener Dis Manag

Date 2018 Sep 19

PMID 30223709

Citations 2

Authors

Kerri S Rawson

Patricia Creel

Lizbeth Templin

Adam P Horin

Ryan P Duncan

Gammon M Earhart

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Abstract

Aim: In this pilot study, we evaluated the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of a 6-week, community-based group intervention designed to reduce freezing of gait (FOG) for people with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Methods: Seven people with PD completed 'FOG Boot Camp' provided by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. We recorded attendance, participant's acceptance of the intervention and adverse events during classes. Pre and post-tests included measures of freezing, balance, motor severity, quality-of-life and gait speed.

Results: No falls or injuries occurred and attendance was high. Participants had favorable feedback and showed reduced freezing and improvements in balance and gait.

Conclusion: Preliminary data suggest the FOG boot camp was feasible, safe and effective.

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