Does increased forefoot load contribute to freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease? A clinical observation

Freezing of gait (FOG) is a disabling, episodically occurring symptom in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. FOG is typically triggered by gait initiation, turning, passing through narrow paths such as doorways and reaching a destination. Although medication, deep brain stimulation and non-pharmacological strategies such as cueing may be helpful in some patients, therapeutic options are limited. The phenomenology and pathophysiology is still not fully understood.
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research