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Bath JE, Wang DD. Unraveling the threads of stability: A review of the neurophysiology of postural control in Parkinson's disease. Neurotherapeutics 2024; 21:e00354. [PMID: 38579454 PMCID: PMC11000188 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurot.2024.e00354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Postural instability is a detrimental and often treatment-refractory symptom of Parkinson's disease. While many existing studies quantify the biomechanical deficits among various postural domains (static, anticipatory, and reactive) in this population, less is known regarding the neural network dysfunctions underlying these phenomena. This review will summarize current studies on the cortical and subcortical neural activities during postural responses in healthy subjects and those with Parkinson's disease. We will also review the effects of current therapies, including neuromodulation and feedback-based wearable devices, on postural instability symptoms. With recent advances in implantable devices that allow chronic, ambulatory neural data collection from patients with Parkinson's disease, combined with sensors that can quantify biomechanical measurements of postural responses, future work using these devices will enable better understanding of the neural mechanisms of postural control. Bridging this knowledge gap will be the critical first step towards developing novel neuromodulatory interventions to enhance the treatment of postural instability in Parkinson's disease.
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- Jessica E Bath
- Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, University of California, San Francisco, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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Muscle synergy differences between voluntary and reactive backward stepping. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15462. [PMID: 34326376 PMCID: PMC8322057 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94699-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Reactive stepping responses are essential to prevent falls after a loss of balance. It has previously been well described that both voluntary and reactive step training could improve the efficacy of reactive stepping in different populations. However, the effect of aging on neuromuscular control during voluntary and reactive stepping remains unclear. Electromyography (EMG) signals during both backward voluntary stepping in response to an auditory cue and backward reactive stepping elicited by a forward slip-like treadmill perturbation during stance were recorded in ten healthy young adults and ten healthy older adults. Using muscle synergy analysis, we extracted the muscle synergies for both voluntary and reactive stepping. Our results showed that fewer muscle synergies were used during reactive stepping than during voluntary stepping in both young and older adults. Minor differences in the synergy structure were observed for both voluntary and reactive stepping between age groups. Our results indicate that there is a low similarity of muscle synergies between voluntary stepping and reactive stepping and that aging had a limited effect on the structure of muscle synergies. This study enhances our understanding of the neuromuscular basis of both voluntary and reactive stepping as well as the potential effect of aging on neuromuscular control during balance tasks.
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Delafontaine A, Fourcade P, Zemouri A, Diakhaté DG, Saiydoun G, Yiou E. In Patients With Parkinson's Disease in an OFF-Medication State, Does Bilateral Electrostimulation of Tibialis Anterior Improve Anticipatory Postural Adjustments During Gait Initiation? Front Hum Neurosci 2021; 15:692651. [PMID: 34366815 PMCID: PMC8337069 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2021.692651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A complete lack of bilateral activation of tibialis anterior (TA) during gait initiation (GI), along with bradykinetic anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs), often occurs in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) in their OFF-medication state. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a non-pharmacological method frequently used in neurorehabilitation to optimize the effect of L-DOPA on locomotor function in this population. The present study tested the potential of bilateral application of FES on TA to improve GI in PD patients. Fourteen PD patients (OFF-medication state, Hoehn and Yahr state 2-3) participated in this study. They performed series of 10 GI trials on a force-plate under the following experimental conditions: (1) GI without FES (control group), (2) GI with 2Hz-FES (considered as a very low FES frequency condition without biomechanical effect; placebo group) and (3) GI with 40Hz-FES (test group). In (2) and (3), FES was applied bilaterally to the TA during APAs (300 mA intensity/300 μs pulse width). Main results showed that the peak of anticipatory backward center of pressure shift, the forward center of mass (COM) velocity and shift at foot off were significantly larger in the 40 Hz FES condition than in the control condition, while the duration of step execution was significantly shorter. In contrast, the capacity of participants to brake the fall of their COM remained unchanged across conditions. Globally taken, these results suggest that acute application of 40-Hz FES to the TA may improve the capacity of PD patients to generate APAs during GI, without altering their balance capacity. Future studies are required before considering that TA FES application might be a valuable tool to improve GI in PD patients and be relevant to optimize the effects of L-DOPA medication on locomotor function.
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- Arnaud Delafontaine
- CIAMS, Univ. Paris-Sud., Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.,CIAMS, Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France.,Unisurg, Paris, France
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- CIAMS, Univ. Paris-Sud., Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.,CIAMS, Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Univ. Paris-Sud., Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.,CIAMS, Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France
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- CIAMS, Univ. Paris-Sud., Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.,CIAMS, Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France.,UFR Sciences de l'Education de la Formation et du Sport, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal
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- Unisurg, Paris, France.,Department of Cardiac Surgery, Henri Mondor University Hospital, APHP, Créteil, France.,University of Paris-Est Creteil, UFR Médecine-Pharmacie, Créteil, France.,Institut Mondor de Recherche Biomedicale, IMRB, Inserm U955, Faculté de Santé de Créteil, Creteil, France
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- CIAMS, Univ. Paris-Sud., Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay, France.,CIAMS, Université d'Orléans, Orléans, France
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Postural instability in Parkinson’s disease: Review and bottom-up rehabilitative approaches. Neurophysiol Clin 2020; 50:479-487. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucli.2020.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Marazzi S, Kiper P, Palmer K, Agostini M, Turolla A. Effects of vibratory stimulation on balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2020; 57:254-264. [PMID: 31939269 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.20.06099-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Among the different rehabilitative approaches to Parkinson's disease, there is conflicting evidence about the effects of vibratory stimulation and its capability to modulate the central elaboration of proprioceptive stimuli. The hypothesis is that the vibration-induced sensorial perturbation (through whole body vibration [WBV] or localized vibration) can influence the motor response in complex tasks such as postural control and gait. Thus, the objective of this review was to evaluate the effect of different modalities of vibratory stimulation treatment on balance, gait signs and symptoms, and quality of life, in patients with Parkinson's disease. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION From the initial 1249 records, 10 of them which compared Whole Body Vibration (WBV) or localized vibration to conventional physiotherapy were included (i.e. randomized controlled trials, crossover trials, and quasi-experimental trials). Finally, five papers on WBV were included in quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis), while for three studies on localized vibrations a qualitative synthesis was performed. Two independent reviewers selected potentially relevant studies based on the inclusion criteria, extracted data, and evaluated the methodological quality. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Meta-analysis was performed among five studies on WBV treatment, whose effect was found to be significantly better than standard treatment for improving gait (measured by Timed Up and Go test and Stand-walk-sit test: standardized mean difference = -0.51; 95% CI=-1.00 to -0.01). Conversely, WBV was not significantly better than standard treatment for all the other outcomes. Due to high heterogeneity it was not possible to conduct a quantitative meta-analysis on studies of localized vibration. CONCLUSIONS Results of the review show that WBV can improve gait performance in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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- Silvia Marazzi
- ASST Ovest Milanese, Legnano Hospital, Legnano, Milan, Italy
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- Laboratory of Neurorehabilitation Technologies, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital Foundation, Venice, Italy
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- Department of Geriatrics, Aging Medicine's Center (Ce.M.I.), Sacred Heart Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Neurorehabilitation Technologies, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital Foundation, Venice, Italy
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- Laboratory of Neurorehabilitation Technologies, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital Foundation, Venice, Italy -
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Lu C, Amundsen Huffmaster SL, Tuite PJ, Vachon JM, MacKinnon CD. Effect of Cue Timing and Modality on Gait Initiation in Parkinson Disease With Freezing of Gait. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 98:1291-1299.e1. [PMID: 28167093 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 12/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of cue timing, across 3 sensory modalities, on anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) during gait initiation in people with Parkinson disease (PD). DESIGN Observational study. SETTING Biomechanics research laboratory. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with idiopathic PD (N=25; 11 with freezing of gait [FOG]) were studied in the off-medication state (12-h overnight withdrawal). INTERVENTIONS Gait initiation was tested without cueing (self-initiated) and with 3 cue timing protocols: fixed delay (3s), random delay (4-12s), and countdown (3-2-1-go, 1-s intervals) across 3 sensory modalities (acoustic, visual, and vibrotactile). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The incidence and spatiotemporal characteristics of APAs during gait initiation were analyzed, including vertical ground reaction forces and center of pressure. RESULTS All cue timings and modalities increased the incidence and amplitude of APAs compared with self-initiated stepping. Acoustic and visual cues, but not vibrotactile stimulation, improved the timing of APAs. Fixed delay or countdown timing protocols were more effective at decreasing APA durations than random delay cues. Cue-evoked improvements in APA timing, but not amplitude, correlated with the level of impairment during self-initiated gait. Cues did not improve the late push-off phase in the FOG group. CONCLUSIONS External cueing improves gait initiation in PD regardless of cue timing, modality, or clinical phenotype (with and without FOG). Acoustic or visual cueing with predictive timing provided the greatest improvements in gait initiation; therefore, these protocols may provide the best outcomes when applied by caregivers or devices.
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- Chiahao Lu
- Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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- Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Variability of Anticipatory Postural Adjustments During Gait Initiation in Individuals With Parkinson Disease. J Neurol Phys Ther 2016; 40:40-6. [PMID: 26630325 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In people with Parkinson disease (PD), difficulties with initiating stepping may be related to impairments of anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs). Increased variability in step length and step time has been observed in gait initiation in individuals with PD. In this study, we investigated whether the ability to generate consistent APAs during gait initiation is compromised in these individuals. METHODS Fifteen subjects with PD and 8 healthy control subjects were instructed to take rapid forward steps after a verbal cue. The changes in vertical force and ankle marker position were recorded via force platforms and a 3-dimensional motion capture system, respectively. Means, standard deviations, and coefficients of variation of both timing and magnitude of vertical force, as well as stepping variables, were calculated. RESULTS During the postural phase of gait initiation the interval was longer and the force modulation was smaller in subjects with PD. Both the variability of timing and force modulation were larger in subjects with PD. Individuals with PD also had a longer time to complete the first step, but no significant differences were found for the variability of step time, length, and speed between groups. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The increased variability of APAs during gait initiation in subjects with PD could affect posture-locomotion coupling, and lead to start hesitation, and even falls. Future studies are needed to investigate the effect of rehabilitation interventions on the variability of APAs during gait initiation in individuals with PD.Video abstract available for more insights from the authors (see Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A119).
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Mancini M, Chiari L, Holmstrom L, Salarian A, Horak FB. Validity and reliability of an IMU-based method to detect APAs prior to gait initiation. Gait Posture 2016; 43:125-31. [PMID: 26433913 PMCID: PMC4758510 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2015.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2014] [Revised: 07/23/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) prior to gait initiation have been largely studied in traditional, laboratory settings using force plates under the feet to characterize the displacement of the center of pressure. However clinical trials and clinical practice would benefit from a portable, inexpensive method for characterizing APAs. Therefore, the main objectives of this study were (1) to develop a novel, automatic IMU-based method to detect and characterize APAs during gait initiation and (2) to measure its test-retest reliability. Experiment I was carried out in the laboratory to determine the validity of the IMU-based method in 10 subjects with PD (OFF medication) and 12 control subjects. Experiment II was carried out in the clinic, to determine test-retest reliability of the IMU-based method in a different set of 17 early-to-moderate, treated subjects with PD (tested ON medication) and 17 age-matched control subjects. Results showed that gait initiation characteristics (both APAs and 1st step) detected with our novel method were significantly correlated to the characteristics calculated with a force plate and motion analysis system. The size of APAs measured with either inertial sensors or force plate was significantly smaller in subjects with PD than in control subjects (p<0.05). Test-retest reliability for the gait initiation characteristics measured with inertial sensors was moderate-to-excellent (0.56<ICC<0.82) for both groups. Our findings support the feasibility of automatically characterizing postural preparation and gait initiation with body-worn inertial sensors that would be practical for unsupervised clinical and home settings.
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- Martina Mancini
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. Tel: +1 503 418 2602. Fax: +1 503 418 2701
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- Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering “Guglielmo Marconi”, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. Tel: +1 503 418 2602. Fax: +1 503 418 2701
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239-3098, USA. Tel: +1 503 418 2602. Fax: +1 503 418 2701,APDM Inc, Portland, OR, USA,Department of Research, Portland VA Medical Center, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, OR 97239-9264
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Delval A, Tard C, Defebvre L. Why we should study gait initiation in Parkinson's disease. Neurophysiol Clin 2013; 44:69-76. [PMID: 24502907 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucli.2013.10.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The gait initiation process is of particular interest in Parkinson's disease because it combines motor and cognitive components of movement preparation (referred to as anticipatory postural adjustments) and movement execution (the step by itself). Moreover, gait initiation in Parkinson's disease is often affected by motor blocks (a subtype of the "freezing of gait" phenomenon). Gait initiation disturbances in Parkinson's disease include delayed release of anticipatory postural adjustments, hypokinetic anticipatory postural adjustments (reduced scaling) and bradykinetic anticipatory postural adjustments (abnormal timing). The most extreme form is freezing of gait with sometimes the absence of anticipatory postural adjustments. Other phenomena can be also described in some freezing patients (such as multiple anticipatory postural adjustments, described clinically as "knee trembling"). The fact that emotion, attention, external triggers and dopaminergic drugs can all modify this motor program suggests the existence of a complex pathophysiological mechanism that involves not only locomotor networks but also cortical areas and the basal ganglia system. Abnormal coupling between standing posture and anticipatory postural adjustments and between the latter and step execution appears to be a crucial part of the pathophysiological mechanism. Although external cueing appears to be of interest, few studies have provided evidence of the efficacy of various rehabilitation methods in routine care.
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- A Delval
- Université Lille Nord de France, UDSL, Lille, France; Laboratoire de Neurosciences Fonctionnelles et Pathologies, EA 4559, Lille 2, Lille, France; Clinical Neurophysiology Department, Lille University Medical Center, Lille, France.
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- Université Lille Nord de France, UDSL, Lille, France; Laboratoire de Neurosciences Fonctionnelles et Pathologies, EA 4559, Lille 2, Lille, France; Neurology and Movement Disorders Department, Lille University Medical Center, Lille, France
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- Université Lille Nord de France, UDSL, Lille, France; Laboratoire de Neurosciences Fonctionnelles et Pathologies, EA 4559, Lille 2, Lille, France; Neurology and Movement Disorders Department, Lille University Medical Center, Lille, France
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