Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disorder traditionally associated with
degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons within the substantia nigra, which results in …

This report reviews recent investigations of the effects of treadmill training (TT) on the gait of
patients with Parkinson's disease. A literature search identified 14 relevant studies. Three …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of Nintendo Wii™-based motor cognitive training
versus balance exercise therapy on activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson's …

Medical Education 2012: 46: 447–453 Objectives The current paper describes a model of
learning that has been used to produce efficient learning, thus yielding greater retention of …

Purpose To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a newly developed assistive
technology system, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Companion (LSVT® Companion™ …

The purpose of the present experiment was to examine the advantages of a learner
controlled KR schedule during the acquisition of three novel sequential timing tasks. The self …

Objective: To determine whether multiple-task training of walking is feasible and worthwhile
in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. Design: Baseline-controlled pilot study …

The basal ganglia and cortico-striato-thalamo-cortical connections are known to play a
critical role in sequence skill learning and increasing automaticity over practice. The current …

Objective. To test the predictions of the Challenge Point Framework (CPF) for motor learning
in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) by manipulating nominal task difficulty and …

A fundamental motor learning principle conveyed in textbooks is that augmented terminal
feedback frequency differentially affects motor learning and performance. The guidance …