Open AccessA Practical Guide to the Evaluation of Compensation Strategies for Gait Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease
Author(s) -
Anouk Tosserams,
Jorik nekes
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of parkinson's disease/journal of parkinson's disease (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1877-718X
pISSN - 1877-7171
DOI - 10.3233/jpd-223296
Subject(s) - gait , physical medicine and rehabilitation , parkinson's disease , compensation (psychology) , disease , medicine , neuroscience , psychology , pathology , psychoanalysis
The application of compensation strategies is an important element of gait rehabilitation in persons with Parkinson's disease. While the efficacy of these strategies is generally very high, a tailored, personalized approach is necessary to determine the optimal strategies for every patient. We propose a straightforward, practical guide to the evaluation of compensation strategies in clinical practice: considering the primary gait target(s) to optimize functional mobility, the context in which the strategies will be employed in daily life, and patient-specific personal preferences. Furthermore, we introduce www.walkingwithparkinson.com as a resource on the available compensation strategies, developed specifically for persons with Parkinson's disease, their carers, and (allied) healthcare professionals.