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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Shearin, Stacia; * | Braitsch, Michaelb | Querry, Rossa
Affiliations: [a] The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA | [b] Tribe Wellness, Richardson, TX, USA
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Staci Shearin, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 6011 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA. Tel.: +1 214 648 6564; Fax: +1 214 648 5317; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disease resulting in motor impairments, postural instability, and gait alterations which may result in self-care limitations and loss of mobility reducing quality of life. OBJECTIVE:This study’s purpose was to determine the impact of a community-based boxing program on gait parameters, dual task and backwards walking in individuals with PD. METHODS:This study included 26 community dwelling individuals with PD who participated in 12-week boxing classes (1 hour, 2 times a week). The focus was on upper/lower extremity exercises using punching bags, agility drills, and strengthening activities. Pre/post testing was performed for dual task and gait parameters and was analyzed using t-tests. RESULTS:Analysis of the scores indicated participants performed significantly better at post-test compared to pre-test on self-selected walking velocity (P = 0.041), cadence (P = 0.021); backwards walking velocity (P = 0.003), step length (P = 0.022); dual task walking velocity (P = 0.044), step length (P = 0.023), and gait variability index (P = 0.008). No significant differences for fast walking. CONCLUSIONS:Multi-modal boxing produced improvements in gait velocity, dual task velocity, step length, and gait variability, as well as backwards walking velocity and step length. These improvements may impact independence with functional mobility and may improve safety but require further studies.
Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, gait, boxing, community program, physical therapy, rehabilitation
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-210218
Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 49, no. 4, pp. 619-627, 2021
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