| M.RamaiahPandian1, Kannan Dhasaradharaman2,Vishnupriya.R3, Anantharaj.K4, Thenmozhi.M.P5 Authors: 1*MPT student, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 2,4,5Professor, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamilnadu, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 3Professor and Principal, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamilnadu, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Corresponding Author: *1JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, The Tamilnadu, Dr.M.G.R. Medical University Chennai, Tamilnadu,India, Email id: ramaiahpandianbpt@gmail.com |
ABSTRACT
| Background and purpose: Parkinsonism is a degenerative disease of the nervous system involving degeneration of dopamine generating cells. In the early stages of Parkinson’s complaint, the face may show little or no expression or the arms may not swing on walking. The speech may come soft or slurred. Although Parkinson’s complaint cannot be cured, symptoms get worse when it is not treated on correct time. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of LSVT big therapy and balance training exercise on the balance and risk of falls in Parkinson patients. Method: The patient was informed about the whole procedure and treatment method. A written consent was obtained from their voluntary participation in the study. There were 30 patients recruited based on inclusion criteria. They were divided to 2 groups. Each group had 15 subjects. Group A receives LSVT Big therapy, Group B receives balance training exercise. Each patient was given a physiotherapy program for 6 month duration, the pre and post treatment values were measured before and after 6 month for comparison. Result: The result showed that there was statistical significant difference between Group A and B. The Parkinson patients who were treated with LSVT big therapy had shown good improvement in balance and reduce falls. Conclusion: The study which was conducted for 6 months period of intervention showed that Group A of those who received LSVT (Lee Sliver men voice treatment) big therapy resulted in improvement on balance and reduces falls than Group B who received balance training exercises. Keywords: LSVT Big Therapy, Balance Training Exercises, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up And Go Test. |
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