Scottish researchers helped develop key WHO guidelines on rehab

Researchers from a university in Scotland were among the contributors to recent World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines outlining the most essential interventions in rehabilitation for 20 health conditions — including Parkinson’s disease — with high prevalence and elevated levels of associated disability. The WHO’s “Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation”…

Trial to Test Wearable ‘Exoskeleton’ as Training Aid for Gait Problems

A clinical trial will evaluate how well a wearable “exoskeleton” device aids rehabilitation training to improve walking mechanics and neuromuscular function in people with Parkinson’s disease. “Findings linked with the proposed study will likely give substantial solutions to the management of gait and postural disorders (posture, balance, and gait) in [Parkinson’s]…

Motor Deficits Linked With Cognitive Impairments, Study Suggests

Motor deficits, including problems with balance skills and gait or walking speed, are linked with non-motor symptoms of cognition — such as verbal fluency, memory, and attention — in people with Parkinson’s disease, a recent study suggests. Researchers believe these findings may help to identify cognitive deficits and…