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People with mild PD have impaired force production in all lower limb muscle groups: A cross-sectional study.

Salmon ReneeElisabeth PrestonMahendran NiruthikhaFlynn AllysonLouise Ada
Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2021)
Clinicians should regularly assess the strength of all lower limb muscle groups, regardless of participation in physical activity, responsiveness to levodopa medication and walking ability.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • physical activity
  • skeletal muscle
  • parkinson disease
  • body mass index
  • palliative care
  • deep brain stimulation
  • risk factors
  • depressive symptoms