Comparison of the Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Motor and Cognitive Dual-Task Exercises in Patients With Parkinson's Disease-A Randomized Controlled Study.
Şükriye Çakır, Ebru Akbuğa Koç, Nilgün Çınar
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of telerehabilitation-based motor-motor and cognitive-motor dual-task training in 30 patients with Parkinson's disease. Over 8 weeks, both intervention groups showed significant improvements in gait speed, functional mobility, balance, strength, and cognition, while the control group did not improve. Notably, all parameters except quality of life showed significant differences between groups.
Key findings
- Both intervention groups showed significant improvements in gait speed and functional mobility (p ≤ .05).
- The Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Training Group and Motor-Motor Dual-Task Training Group improved balance and lower extremity strength (p ≤ .05).
- Cognition and fear of falling were significantly reduced in both intervention groups (p ≤ .05).
- The control group showed no significant improvements across all measured parameters (p > .05).
Why it matters
The findings suggest that telerehabilitation-based dual-task training can enhance multiple functional outcomes in patients with Parkinson's disease, addressing both motor and cognitive challenges. This approach may improve patient quality of life and reduce fall risk.