Comparison of spatiotemporal and angular parameters during shallow water walking in different immersion depths by older adults with and without Parkinson's disease.

Andressa Fiori BortoliFernanda Scalco AccoAndré Ivaniski-MelloFlávia Gomes MartinezFernanda Cechetti
Published in: Gait & posture (2024)
The present findings can help professionals of aquatic rehabilitation to choose the best depth for exercise programs, according to the treatment objectives. To our knowledge, this was the first study that analyzed spatiotemporal and angular variables during shallow water walking of PwPD at different depths and compared them with older people without Parkinson's disease.