The Effect of Dual Tasking on Physical and Cognitive Functions in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Effects of Dual Task Training And Treadmill Training on Physical and Cognitive Functions in Patients With Parkinson Disease

The ability of performing multi-tasking procedures is impaired in patients with Parkinson's disease. In this study, our goal was to detect the effects of dual-task training with treadmill training on walking and balance and to compare its effects on quality of life, cognitive functions and risk of fall, to treadmill training alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

The patients with Idiopathic Parkinson Disease on medication who has

• Hoehn-Yahr 1-3
• Mini Mental Test score 20 and above
• Functional Ambulation Category 2 and above
• No changes in medication in last 3 months
• No rehabilitation programme in last 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of Parkinsonism other than Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
• Global aphasia
• Severe cognitive dysfunction
• Other neurologic/orthopedic diseases
• Limiting cardiovascular or pulmonary disease
• Visual impairment
• Hearing loss