Title |
Protocol for a randomized comparison of integrated versus consecutive dual task practice in Parkinson’s disease: the DUALITY trial
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Published in |
BMC Neurology, March 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2377-14-61 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Carolien Strouwen, Esther ALM Molenaar, Samyra HJ Keus, Liesbeth Münks, Marten Munneke, Wim Vandenberghe, Bastiaan R Bloem, Alice Nieuwboer |
Abstract |
Multiple tasking is an integral part of daily mobility. Patients with Parkinson's disease have dual tasking difficulties due to their combined motor and cognitive deficits. Two contrasting physiotherapy interventions have been proposed to alleviate dual tasking difficulties: either to discourage simultaneous execution of dual tasks (consecutive training); or to practice their concurrent use (integrated training). It is currently unclear which of these training methods should be adopted to achieve safe and consolidated dual task performance in daily life. Therefore, the proposed randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of integrated versus consecutive training of dual tasking (tested by combining walking with cognitive exercises). |
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