Citation: Green, E., Huynh, A., Broussard, L., Zunker, B., Matthews, J., Hilton, C., & Aranha, K. (2019). Systematic review of yoga and balance: Effect on adults with neuromuscular impairment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(1), NL. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2019.028944. Link to publisher’s article.
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Virtual reality during gait training: Does it improve gait function in persons with central nervous system movement disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: De Keersmaecker, E., Lefeber, N., Geys, M., Jespers, E., Kerckhofs, E., & Swinnen, E. (2019). Virtual reality during gait training: Does it improve gait function in persons with central nervous system movement disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis. NeuroRehabilitation, 44(1), 43-66. doi: 10.3233/NRE-182551. Link to publisher’s article.
Nonpharmacological treatments for patients with parkinson’s disease
Citation: Bloem, B., de Vries, N., & Ebersbach, G. (2015). Nonpharmacological treatments for patients with parkinson’s disease. Movement Disorders, 30(11), 1504-1520. Link to publisher’s article.
Active exergames to improve cognitive functioning in neurological disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Mura, G., Carta, M., Sancassiani, F., Machado, S., & Prosperini, L. (2018). Active exergames to improve cognitive functioning in neurological disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 54(3), 450-462. Link to publisher’s article.
Does tai chi improve balance and reduce falls incidence in neurological disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Citation: Winser, S., Tsang, W., Krishnamurthy, K., & Kannan, P. (2018). Does tai chi improve balance and reduce falls incidence in neurological disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 32(9), 1157-1168. Link to publisher’s article.
Adapted tango improves aspects of participation in older adults versus individuals with parkinson’s disease
Citation: Zafar, M., Bozzorg, A., & Hackney, M. (2017). Adapted tango improves aspects of participation in older adults versus individuals with parkinson’s disease. Disability & Rehabilitation, 39(22), 2294-2301. Link to publisher’s article.
Aquatic obstacle training improves freezing gait in Parkinson’s disease patients: A randomized controlled trial
Citation: Zhu, Z., Yin, M., Cui, L., Zhang, Y., Hou, W., Li, Y., & Zhao, H. (2018). Aquatic obstacle training improves freezing gait in Parkinson’s disease patients: A randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 32(1), 29-36. Link to publisher’s article.
Advantages of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of balance and gait: Systematic review
Citation: Cano Porras, D., Siemonsma, P., Inzelberg, R., Zeilig, G., & Plotnik, M. (2018). Advantages of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of balance and gait: Systematic review. Neurology, 90(22), 1017-1025. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of Ai Chi on balance, quality of life, functional mobility, and motor impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Citation: Kurt, E., Buyukturan, B., Buyukturan, O., Erdem, H., & Tuncay, F. (2018). Effects of Ai Chi on balance, quality of life, functional mobility, and motor impairment in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(7), 791-797. Link to publisher’s article.
Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson’s disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial of the last 10 years
Citation: Da Silva, F., da Rosa, R., deOliveira, L., Boll, A., de Alvarenga, J., Filho, P., de Melo, L., Xavier, A., & da Silva, R. (2018). Effects of physical exercise programs on cognitive function in Parkinson’s disease patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial of the last 10 years. PLoS ONE, 13(2), e0193113. Link to full article.