The purpose of this study is to determine how using auditory cues of a metronome at various frequencies impacts the gait mechanics and balance in people with Parkinson's disease when walking over ground and on a treadmill. We will enroll 10 participants with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (Stages 2 or 3). All participants will complete 18 training sessions over 6 weeks and participate in pre- and post-testing of gait and balance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
4
Participants will complete 6 weeks of walking training (3x/week). During each session, participants will walk on a treadmill for up to 20 minutes (stepping to a metronome at 85% of typical cadence) followed by overground walking for up to 15 minutes (stepping to a metronome at 115% of typical cadence).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
gait speed
distance traveled during a 6 minute walk test
Time frame: one week following conclusion of training
cadence
number of steps per minute
Time frame: one week following conclusion of training
stride length
average length of strides (distance traveled/number of strides)
Time frame: one week following conclusion of training
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