Mobilaser Study to Help With People Who Are Having Problems With Their Gait

Increasing Mobility in Parkinsonian Patients With Freezing of Gait and Gait Hypokinesia With an Adjustable, Attachable Laser (Mobilaser)

Does use of the Mobilaser reduce freezing of gait (FOG) and stride reduction in patients with Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism.

Can patients walk faster and have less freezing when using the mobilaser then when not using it

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parkinsonian patients with Freezing of Gait or Gait hesitation.
• Must have evidence of bradykinesia ambulating (stride reduction or reduced arm swing)
• Must have a constant caregiver

Exclusion Criteria:

• No cardiopulmonary contraindications to ambulation, e.g., unstable angina pectoris;
• Severe arthritis;
• Cerebellar or sensory ataxia;
• Recent knee or hip surgery