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April 17-18, 2019 | Frankfurt, Germany
Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & Movement Disorders
International Conference on
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Journal of Brain and Neurology | Volume 3
Objective: To analyze the influence of PD on physical
function, cognition and quality of life.
Design: This was a cross-sectional study involving
40 older adults of both genders, divided into two
groups: Parkinson's group and Control group
(without PD). Quality of life was assessed using the
WHOQOL-OLD and WHOQOL-BREF instruments;
cognition by MoCA assessment; postural balance
by a computerized analysis on a force plate (Balance
Master); and a dynamic functional test by BESTest.
Results: The group with PD presented worse
performance in relation to the BESTest domains:
biomechanical constraints (P= 0.03); limited stability
(P= 0.01) and sensory orientation (P=0.03); Balance
test: walk across (P<0.01); step up (P=0.05) and
step down (P=0.01). The quality of life questionnaires
showed worse scores for the Parkinson's group
when making comparisons via the WHOQOL-
BREF questionnaire in relation to the domains:
physical, psychological and environmental. There
was no difference in the cognition examinations.
Conclusion: PD negatively affects quality of life in
physical, psychological and environmental aspects;
and on postural balance in relation to biomechanical
restriction, limited stability and sensory orientation;
and on the functional tasks of step up, step down
and walking across and returning.
Speaker Biography
Luna NMS has completed her PhD and Master degree in biomechanics at
University of São Paulo, Postdoctoral in aging and Parkinson´s Disease at
University São Judas Tadeu. Physical therapist, with specialization in Sport
Traumato-Orthopedics at Federal University of São Paulo. Professor at
University Anhembi Morumbi and pos grad teacher in University Estácio
de Sá. She also works as a researcher in the following fields: Gait training;
Cognition and Parkinson´s Disease.
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Luna NMS
University Anhembi Morumbi, Brazil
The impact of Parkinson’s disease on quality of life, cognition,
postural balance and functional tasks in older adults