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The Relationship Between Vitamin D Concentrations and Leg Strength in Persons with Parkinson's (P2.054)
CONCLUSION: Our data does not indicate that lower vitamin D levels are associated with reduced muscle strength; there were non-significant trends to suggest the opposite. These results may be spurious or there may be a different relationship in persons with PD. Mechanisms beyond strength such as central balance control, changes in gait patterns, and cognitive function are necessary to include in intervention studies of vitamin D and balance/falls.Study Supported by: Department of Veterans Affairs CDA2 Award, OCTRI - grant number UL1 RR024140; NeuroNext (5U10NS077350-02).Disclosure: Dr. Peterson has nothing to disclose. Dr....
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Peterson, A., Lobb, B., Murchison, C., Quinn, J. Tags: Movement Disorders: Co-morbidities and Novel Care Models Source Type: research