Study points the way for improved Parkinson’s disease therapy
In a new study published in the October 2017 issue of Gait & Posture, College of Public Health researchers, along with faculty at the University of Delaware, showed how a new device called ArmSense can enhance arm swing—and, as a result, improve walking ability—in people with Parkinson’s disease. T
he methods behind ArmSense represent a new area of study when it comes to physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease. Therapeutic interventions usually focus on people widening their steps. They’ll employ visual cues, such as marks on a floor that people aim f...