R. Priya*1, R. Vishnupriya1 , D. Kannan2, R. Ferdinand3, M.P. Thenmozhi4, S.Kohilavani5, K Anantharaj6, S. Sathyapriya7
| Corresponding Author: *1MPT Student, JKK. Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India E-Mail: priyarajamani623@gmail.com Authors: 1Principal, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2,,3,4,5,6,7Professors, JKK Munirajah Medical Research Foundation, College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu, India |
ABSTRACT
| Background: Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that primarily affects movement and various bodily functions. The condition involves the gradual deterioration and damage of neurons in specific areas of the brain. Motor symptoms such as rigidity, slow movement (bradykinesia), tremors and postural instability are cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Objective of the study was to compare the combined effect of dual task training with strengthening exercise versus Tai chi exercise with AROM exercise to improve balance and gait in people with Parkinson’s disease. Methodology: This study has quasi-experimental design involving two groups with pre-test and post-test measurements. 30 patients with Stage 3 Parkinson’s disease aged between 50-65 years both males and females are selected. Group A received Dual Task training with strengthening ex’s whereas Group B received Tai Ch exercises AROM ex’s. Dynamic Gait Index scale (DGI) and Tinetti Balance scale were measured on first day (Week 1) and last day (Week 12) of intervention. The pre-test and post-test scores were analyzed and the findings were presented in tabular form. Results: While both groups demonstrated notable improvements in balance performance, Group A exhibited a statistically significant enhancement in functional balance compared to Group B (p<0.0001). Conclusion: The study concluded that there is improvement on balance. Mean while the effect on balance is more effective in group A than group B. |
Keywords: Parkinson’s disease, Dual task training, Tai chi exercise, Dynamic Gait index scale, Tinetti Balance scale.
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