Virtual Reality Can be Used to Improve Balance Reducing Dynamic Falls in Those With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Parkinson Disease focused on measuring Parkinson's Disease, Virtual Reality, Training, Balance, Falls, PDSAFEX
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed with diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease by a registered movement disorders specialist
- Either gender
- Currently taking dopaminergic medication
- Able to walk 15m, unassisted
- Able to stand for 2 minutes unassisted
- Able to understand English Instructions
- Normal or corrected visions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any other neurological disorder
- MoCa Score less than 18
- Commonly experiences vertigo, dizziness or motion sickness
- Seizures or dizziness due to light
Sites / Locations
- Sun Life Financial Movement Disorders Research and Rehabilitation Centre
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Experimental
PDSAFEX GROUP
CONTROL GROUP
VIRTUAL REALITY GROUP
Parkinson's Disease Sensory Attention Focused Exercise (PDSAFEX) is an exercise intervention developed in light of research which focuses on utilizing sensory integration and proprioception to improve balance. This intervention will be administered to one group of my participants. The protocol will be followed and led by trained volunteers.
The control group in this study will be asked to maintain their daily lifestyle as closely as possible for the 12-week duration of the study.
Virtual reality intervention will be assigned to this group. They will complete activities aimed at improving their dynamic balance. These activities are specifically developed based on previous literature and geared towards mirroring day to day activities/scenarios that individuals with PD may come into contact with.