A Pilot Study of Virtual Reality and Antigravity Treadmill for Gait Improvement in Parkinson

Effects of Virtual Reality Combined With Antigravity Treadmill Rehabilitation for Gait Improvement of Patients With Parkinson's Disease: a Pilot Study

The aim of this study is to improve knowledge about mechanical gait assistance combined with virtual reality efficiency in gait recovery for Parkinson´s patients. It is hypothesised that 12 sessions of 30 minutes each, over a 4 weeks period, of antigravity treadmill rehabilitation combined with virtual reality treatment is effective for increase gait autonomy in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having Parkinson's disease diagnosed by a neurological doctor.
• Having an alteration of the gait caused by the neurological disorder.
• Being able to have an independent and voluntary walk of 10 meters as minimum.
• Height more than 150 cm.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being blind.
• Medical contraindications for walking.
• Being amputee.
• Alcohol or drugs abuse.
• Other diseases that impedes the intervention.