Telerehabilitation Dual-Task Training for Parkinson's: A Multidimensional Evaluation

Feasibility Assessment,Digit Span Test,Mental Flexibility,Word Fluency Test,Gait Assessment,Mini-BEST Test,Four-step square test,Postural Stability Assessment,Parkinson's Activity Scale,Dual Task Questionnaire

In this clinical study, the aim is to assess the effectiveness of telerehabilitation-based
 dual-task training in improving balance and gait function among individuals diagnosed with
 Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's Disease is characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors
 and slowness of movement, as well as cognitive impairments. While medical treatments help
 manage symptoms, exercise programs are vital for enhancing physical and cognitive functions.
 
 Dual-task training involves combining motor and cognitive activities to enhance gait and
 balance control, and recent studies have shown its effectiveness in Parkinson's Disease
 rehabilitation. However, there's limited research on delivering dual-task training through
 telerehabilitation and determining the optimal content for maximum benefits.
 
 This project involves 30 Parkinson's Disease patients who will be randomly assigned to three
 groups receiving different dual-task exercise programs via telerehabilitation. Each program
 focuses on combining balance and functional exercises with either cognitive or motor
 secondary activities. The exercises will be performed three times a week for four weeks under
 the guidance of a physiotherapist via Zoom.
 
 Before and after the intervention, participants will be evaluated for feasibility, gait,
 balance, cognition, and activity levels. Researchers of this study hypothesize that
 telerehabilitation-based dual-task training will significantly improve balance and gait
 function in Parkinson's Disease patients, offering a convenient and effective treatment
 option to enhance their quality of life.