The Effects of a Single Session of Rhythmic Movement Program on Selected Biopsychological Parameters in PD Patients

The Effects of a Single Session of Rhythmic Movement Program on Selected Biopsychological Parameters in PD Patients: A Methodological Approach.

The aim of the present study is to examine the acute effects of a specially designed musicokinetic (MSK) program for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) on a) anxiety levels b) select kinematic and kinetic parameters, and c) frontal cortex hemodynamic responses, during gait initiation and steady-state walking.

This is a blind cross over randomized control trial (RCT) in which 13 volunteers with PD will attend a 45 min MSK program under the following conditions: a) synchronous learning format, b) asynchronous remote video- based, and c) control conditions. Changes in gait biomechanics and frontal cortex hemodynamic responses will be examined using a 10-camera 3D motion analysis (Vicon T-series, Oxford, UK), and a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (f-NIRS - Portalite, Artinis, NL) system, respectively, while anxiety levels will be evaluated using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) Parkinson disease scale I-III
• No restriction on disease duration,
• No restriction on type of drug therapy
• Stable antiparkinsonian medication of at least 6 months
• Data collections will be "on" medication
• No participation to any other exercise program for at least 2 months
• 100% attendance of the session.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dementia
• Deep brain stimulation,
• Cancer,
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Poor visual capability
• Poor or auditory capability
• Musculoskeletal problems
• No stable antiparkinsonian therapy