Mobility Rehab, a Therapist-assisted System for Gait Rehabilitation
Parkinson Disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring gait, balance, falls, mobility, feedback
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 60-89 years old
- gait disturbances requiring physical therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to follow instructions (up to the practitioner's judgement)
Sites / Locations
- Northwest Rehabilitation AssociateRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
Feedback-assisted physical therapy
Traditional physical therapy
During a visual feedback session, therapists will spend 30min per session using the Mobility Rehab system for gait training with patients. Therapists may select modality, overground walking and/or treadmill, tasks (dual task, head turns, etc. as above) as appropriate for each patient. They will additionally spend 15min on endurance, strength, and static and dynamic balance in functional tasks.
During a regular session, patients with gait impairment will work on gait with the following tasks for 30min: weights on ankles, dual tasks, UE support, partial body weight support, speed challenges, obstacles, and head turning. Therapists may select modality, overground walking and/or treadmill, tasks (dual task, head turns, etc. as above) as appropriate for each patient. They will additionally spend 15min on endurance, strength, and static and dynamic balance in functional tasks.