Dual-task Performance in Young-onset PD

Decrement of the Dual-task Performance in Individuals With Young-onset Parkinson's Disease and the Training Effects

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Game based dual-task training with treadmill on executive function and dual-task performance in individuals with early-onset PD and discuss the correlation between the change values of executive function and dual-task performance after training. Besides, investigate cortical activation after training.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed as PD and Hoehn and Yahr stage between 1~3
• Age between 20 to 80
• Able to walk 10 m independently without an assistive device
• A score of greater than or equal to 24 on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE)
• In stable medical condition allowing participation in the testing protocol and intervention

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any comorbidity or disability other than PD that would preclude gait training
• Any uncontrolled health condition for which exercise was contraindicated
• Any neurological or orthopedic disease that might interfere with the study
• Server freezing of gait, FOG questionnaire > 15