Effects of a posture shirt with back active correction keeper on static and dynamic balance in Parkinson's disease. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morone, Giovanni; Iosa, Marco; Cocchi, Ilaria; Paolucci, Teresa; Arengi, Alessia; Bini, Fabiano; Marinozzi, Franco; Ciancarelli, Irene; Paolucci, Stefano; De Angelis, Domenico
• Is Part Of: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies. Volume 28(2021)
• Page Start: 138
• Page End: 143
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: Baropodometry -- Gait -- Parkinson's disease -- Posture -- Stabilometry -- Walking; Massage -- Periodicals; Exercise therapy -- Periodicals; Manipulation (Therapeutics) -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 615.82
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.06.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1360-8592

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from postural disorders. This study aims at investigating the short- and medium-term effects of a shirt with appropriate tie-rods that allows to correct the posture of the trunk. Methods: This is a longitudinal clinical study in which a pressure platform was used to assess the static and dynamic baropodometry and the static stabilometry of 20 patients with PD (70.95 ± 8.39 years old; 13 males, time from the onset of symptoms: 6.95 ± 4.04 years, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score: UPDRS = 7.25 ± 6.26) without and with a shirt, specifically designed for improving posture, at baseline and after one month of wearing. Results: The results showed a significant improvement in symmetry of loads (p = 0.015) and an enlargement of the foot contact surface (p = 0.038). A significant correlation was found between the change in forefoot load and time spent daily in wearing the shirt (R = 0.575, p = 0.008), with an optimal value identified at 8 h per day. Conclusion: The use of a postural shirt in patients with PD symmetrized the postural load and enlarged the foot contact surface improving their balance.