Pilates method improves balance control in Parkinson's disease patients: An open-label clinical trial

Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, in which balance may be directly affected, as postural instability is a major determinant on the risk of falls, increasing patient's morbidity [1]. For this reason, strategies focused on balance improvement, like Pilates method, may be beneficial even in the early years of motor symptoms [2].

Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - June 8, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: David Pereira Maciel, Vivia Linhares Mesquita, Antonia Rosivalda Marinho, Glauber Menezes Ferreira, Ana Paula Abdon, Fernanda Martins Maia Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research