Physical Therapy and Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease: Safety, Feasibility, and Preliminary Efficacy
PT was safe, feasible, and may improve balance for individuals with PD with STN-DBS. Further work is needed to understand how modifying the frequency and intensity of PT interventions may impact balance and gait in individuals with STN-DBS.
Authors
- Lauren E. Tueth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-5340)
- Linda R. Van Dillen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3845-4783)
- Joel S. Perlmutter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3263-8917)
- Ryan P. Duncan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1725-2872)
- Kerri S. Rawson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1800-4910)
- Gammon M. Earhart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9639-6051)
Institutions
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/npt.0000000000000519
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.17