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Balance Dysfunction • Is one of the most
disabling problems of patient with Parkinson’s Disease
• Increases the risk of falls and worsens the quality of life
Hydrotherapy seems to improve balance in PD
Aims
1. Compare the efficacy between water-based and land-based treatment on Balance in PD patients
2. Evaluate the efficacy of a water therapy on Balance in a follow-up period
Water- Based Protocol • 3 times a week for 4 weeks
• 45 minutes per session
• Physiotherapist-patient ratio 1 to 1
INTENSIVE
AEROBIC
GOAL-BASED
• 3 different moments: WARM UP, SPECIFIC PHASE, COOL DOWN
• Targeted progressive exercises
Results
Both groups showed a significant improvement after treatment in all the outcomes
Patients who had undergone hydrotherapy treatment maintained their BBS values even after 6-months
Only the interaction time-treatment in GROUP 2 is significant
Conclusion
Hydrotherapy may be a possible treatment for balance dysfunction in Parkinsonian patients
with a moderate stage of disease