Walking on a treadmill improves the stride length-cadence relationship in individuals with Parkinson’s disease

• Published in: Gait & posture Vol. 68; no. NA; pp. 136 - 140
• Main Authors: Ambrus, M., Sanchez, J.A., Fernandez-del-Olmo, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier B.V 01.02.2019
• Subjects: Gait; Parkinson’s disease; Stride length - cadence relationship; Treadmill; Gait; Treadmill; Parkinson’s disease; Stride length - cadence relationship

•Stride length-cadence relationship intercept is lower in PD than controls.•Stride length-cadence intercept increases on the treadmill in PD subjects.•Treamdill walking improves stride length-cadence relationship in PD subjects. The gait pattern in Parkinson´s disease (PD) is characterized by a defi...