Side-to-Side Variability in Muscle Function With Parkinson Disease

Purpose of this study was to characterize side-to-side differences in quadriceps, hamstrings strength, and quadriceps activation in individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Participants were individuals with PD (n = 17) with Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale motor scores ranging from 9.5 to 61.0. Paired t tests compared strength and muscle activation between limbs for all individuals. The stronger quadriceps was 15.2% stronger (P
Source: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation - Category: Geriatrics Tags: Aging With a Progressive Neurologic Disease Source Type: research