Orthotics and Parkinson's Disease: The Acute and Long-term Effects of Increased Somatosensory Feedback
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring Postural Balance, Gait, Foot Orthotic, Proprioception, Somatosensory
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson' disease
Exclusion Criteria: A pre-screening questionnaire will assess the following:
- peripheral neuropathy, vestibular concerns, cognitive impairment, severe arthritic conditions, or other conflicting medical conditions
- deep brain stimulation
- currently wearing orthotics, or previously worn in the last two years
- decreased plantar sole sensation
- requires the ability to walk 10m unassisted
Sites / Locations
- Wilfrid Laurier University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Orthotic
Orthotic+Textured Top Cover
Recruited participants will be asked to wear the customizable foot orthotic, from baseline testing to a follow-up at 6 weeks post-baseline. Outcome measures at 6 weeks will be compared to those at baseline.
At 6 weeks post-baseline, participants will received a different orthotic which has a textured material used as its top cover. Testing at 6 weeks post-baseline will determine if acute changes occur as a result of wearing the orthotic with textured top cover. Testing at 12 weeks post-baseline will determine if long-term changes occur as a result of the orthotic with textured top cover.