Interactive Stepping Exercise on Balance and Cognitive Function

Effects of Interactive Stepping Exercise on Balance and Cognitive Function in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of interactive stepping exercise on balance and cognitive function in individuals with PD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Idiopathic PD
• Hoehn & Yahr stage between 1 to 3
• Age between 50 to 85
• Stable pharmacologic treatment for the last 2 weeks
• Ability to walk 10 meters unassisted or with assistive devices

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other neurological disorders diagnosis than PD
• Receiving any neurological surgeries
• Any musculoskeletal disorder or cardiopulmonary disease that may influence participation in the study
• The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) < 24 scores
• Participated in other exercise intervention of study in the past 3 months
• Colorblindness or color vision deficiency