Foot Mechanical Stimulation for Treatment of Gait and Gait Related Disorders in Parkinson's Disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Foot Mechanical Stimulation for Treatment of Gait and Gait Related Disorders in Parkinson's Disease

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of Foot Mechanical stimulation to improving Gait and Gait Related Disorders in Parkinson Disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy both stable and with motor fluctuation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of idiopathic PD or PSP by UK Brain Bank criteria,
• Able to walk 25 feet unassisted or with minimal assistance;
• On stable doses of Parkinson's medications for at least 2 weeks prior to study onset;
• Endurance sufficient to stand at least 20 minutes unassisted per patient report.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other significant neurological or orthopedic problems.