Department
Physical Therapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Source
Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
Publication Date
2019-10-28
Volume
15
Issue
5
First Page
688
Last Page
695
Abstract
The purpose of this case study was to observe the effects of a rehabilitation program with an audio-biofeedback technology device called Electroskip in a patient with Parkinson disease. The patient was a 61-year-old man with moderate Parkinson disease (Hoehn and Yahr Parkinson’s scale stage III) and dementia who had progressive episodes of freezing of gait. The patient also had a history of recent falls. The patient completed a 6-week rehabilitation program focused on functional tasks, balance and gait training while using Electroskip technology, which is a wireless, wearable device that sends a discrete real-time generative audio-biofeedback signal when the user steps on either the heel or toe force sensors positioned under the innersoles. The outcome measures included the Timed Up and Go test, the modified Gait Abnormality Rating Scale, the modified Parkinson’s Activity Scale, and the Freezing of Gait Questionnaire. The patient completed 17 of the 18 scheduled training sessions and all testing sessions; no adverse events occurred during the rehabilitation program and high satisfaction levels were reported by the patient and family after completion of the 6-week rehabilitation program. Clinically significant improvements were seen in all measures at 6 weeks. The results of this report suggest that a rehabilitation program focused on functional tasks, balance, and gait training using the Electroskip technology may be beneficial for improving gait and balance in a patient with moderate Parkinson disease. Future work is needed to determine the effectiveness of Electroskip technology by means of randomized controlled trials.
Keywords
Parkinson disease, physical therapy, Electroskip
DOI
10.12965/jer.1938374.187
Recommended Citation
Szydlowski, G., O’Neil, J., Mrowczynski, J., Inglis, L., & Ross, M. (2019). Electroskip Auditory Biofeedback in a Patient with Parkinson Disease: A Case Report. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 15(5), 688–695. https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.1938374.187
Comments
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