Prevalence of axial postural abnormalities and their subtypes in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Research progress on the application of anti-gravity treadmill in the rehabilitation of Parkinson’s disease patients: a mini review

“…In the early-stage PD, patients' postural abnormalities are mainly characterized by forward or lateral trunk flexion during standing, and head and neck flexion (33,34), when functional deficits are relatively minor significant milestone indicating the progression of the disease is the onset of freezing gait. A study of the kinetics of the turning process in 23 PD patients revealed that individuals with PD turn more slowly and require more steps to complete the turning maneuver (35).…”

Treatment of axial postural abnormalities in parkinsonism disorders: A systematic review of pharmacological, rehabilitative and surgical interventions

“…Despite their prevalence and disabling nature, our understanding of the optimal treatment approaches for these PD features is limited. This represents a significant knowledge gap, considering that CC, PS, AC, or a combination of these conditions affect over 20 % of PD patients during the disease course [1] , [6] , [7] . Moreover, it is worth considering that these symptoms are associated with a higher frequency and severity of pain, an increased risk of falls, and ultimately, a lower quality of life [3] , [8] , [9] , [10] .…”

Effect of istradefylline on postural abnormalities in patients with Parkinson's disease: An association study of baseline postural angle measurements with changes in Unified Dystonia Rating Scale total score

“…Parkinson's disease (PD) is often accompanied by postural abnormalities (PAs), such as anterior and lateral flexion of the thoracolumbar spine and antecollis, in approximately 20% of patients [ 1 , 2 ]. Compared with European patients with PD, Asian patients tend to develop PAs, particularly antecollis, earlier in the disease course [ 3 ].…”