The aim of this study was to compare the effects of pilates training and elastic taping on balance and postural control in early Parkinson's patients.
The subjects were randomly divided into 3 groups as pilates, elastic taping and waiting list control group. Individuals were given 60-minute pilates training twice a week for 6 weeks. In addition to Pilates training, elastic taping was applied twice a week for postural correction of the back. Individuals were evaluated for balance and postural control before and after training. Evaluation of clinical balance with Berg Balance Scale and Trunk Impairment Scale; Stability Limits, Sits Up, Normal and Tandem Walking Tests were performed with NeuroCom Balance Master balance and performance system.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
31
In pilates group: Pilates training twice a week for 6 weeks.
Elastic taping group: Elastic taping application after the pilates training twice a week for 6 weeks Wait List
Dokuz Eylul University
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Balance
Walk Across Test were performed with Neurocom Balance Master System.
Time frame: 7.5 months
Postural control
Stability Limits Test was performed with Neurocom Balance Master System.
Time frame: 7.5 months
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