A Review of Dual-Task Walking Deficits in People with Parkinson's Disease: Motor and Cognitive Contributions, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

A Review of Dual-Task Walking Deficits in People with Parkinson's Disease: Motor and Cognitive Contributions, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

Gait impairments in Parkinson's disease (PD) are exacerbated under dual-task conditions requiring the simultaneous performance of cognitive or motor tasks. Dual-task walking deficits impact functional mobility, which often requires walking while performing concurrent tasks such as talking or ca...

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Main Authors: Valerie E. Kelly, Alexis J. Eusterbrock, Anne Shumway-Cook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/918719
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