Parkinson's Gait Interventions

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - October 07, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 31 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Victor is treating a patient with a history of Parkinson's disease and bradykinesia. Upon examination, the patient has a gait speed of 0.45 m/s and a diminished stride length bilaterally. Which of the following is the MOST recommended to address the impairments:

A. Floor markers

B. Rhythmic auditory stimulation

C. Toe wedge

D. Standard walker

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