Figure-of-Eight Walk Test in Parkinson

Assessing Validity and Reliability of Figure-of-Eight Walk Test in People With Parkinson's Disease

The aim of study is to assess validity and reliability of Figure-of-Eight Walk Test in people with Parkinson's Disease

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 40 years of age
• neurologist-diagnosed Parkinson's Disease
• Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) stages 1 to 3
• able to walk at least 20 meters

Exclusion Criteria:

• other neurologic disorder
• visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results
• any orthopedic problem that prevents walking and standing
• have a cardiovascular, pulmonary or hormonal disorder