Journal of Clinical Medicine
Turning practice improved mobility in early-stage Parkinson’s disease
After 12 weeks, the turning-practice group completed a mobility test 1.79 seconds faster than the conventional-exercise group, after accounting for starting scores.After 12 weeks, the turning-practice group completed a mobility test 1.79 seconds faster than the conventional-exercise group, after accounting for starting scores.
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Randomized trial · 50 peopleParkinson's disease
Who was studied50 patients with early-stage Parkinson's disease, 12 weeks
What changedPatients in the turning-practice program completed the mobility test 1.79 s faster than those receiving conventional exercise alone
The catchA treating physiotherapist knew group assignments when timing mobility tests, risking inflated improvements