RESULTS OF MOTOR – COGNITIVE DUAL – TASK INTERVENTION IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE PATIENTS
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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of dual-task cognitive-motor interventions on a treadmill in patients with Parkinson's disease. Subjects: We assessed 33 patients with Parkinson's disease at the National Geriatric Hospital from January 2024 to September 2024. Methods: This was a non-controlled intervention study where patients in the research group underwent examination and evaluation, followed by an explanation and participation in the dual-task intervention program on the treadmill under the guidance and supervision of physicians and technicians, ensuring adherence to the training regimen. Results: After the intervention period, walking speed improved from 0.873 ± 0.262 m/s to 0.903 ± 0.264 m/s, and the 6-minute walking distance increased from 306.89 ± 90.99 meters to 332.71 ± 111.06 meters, with an average improvement of 25.83 ± 20.61 meters. This improvement was statistically significant with p < 0.001. Conclusion: The motor-cognitive dual-task intervention on the treadmill effectively enhances walking speed and distance as measured by the 6-minute walk test.
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Motor – cognitive dual–task, Parkinson.
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