Parkinsonism & related disorders
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Parkinsonism Relat. Disord. · Jul 2015
The walk-bicycle: A new assistive device for Parkinson's patients with freezing of gait?
Previous studies reported a preserved ability to cycle in freezers, creating opportunities for restoring mobility and independence. However, use of a bicycle is not always feasible. Here, we investigated the effectiveness of a "walk-bicycle" in reducing freezing of gait (FOG). ⋯ The walk-bicycle may help to reduce FOG in some patients, but not in all. Future studies need to evaluate its usefulness in a home environment.