Although the literature review indicates that plantar pressure may be related to freezing, there are not enough studies examining the effect of freezing phenomenon on pedobarographic pressure distribution and gait parameters. Therefore, the aim of our study is to examine the effect of freezing phenomenon on gait parameters and pedobarographic pressure distribution in patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Individuals diagnosed with Idiopathic Parkinson's disease by a physician and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics will be included in the study. Individuals will be examined in 3 groups: a group of patients with Parkinson's Disease with freezing phenomenon, a group of patients with Parkinson's Disease without freezing phenomenon, and a healthy control group.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
43
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Computerized Gait Evaluation System
This system allows the measurement of spatiotemporal features of gait.
Time frame: Baseline
Pressure distribution measurement platform
This system allows the measurement of dynamic foot pressure distribution with the pressure distribution measurement platform integrated into the system
Time frame: Baseline
Kinematic analysis
Kinematic analysis of the gait can be performed with the camera support within the system.
Time frame: Baseline
The freezing of gait questionnaire
This scale is a scale that evaluates freezing. This scale is related to patients' experiences, especially in the last week. One article describes the frequency of freezing seen in patients.
Time frame: Baseline
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