Aquatic Therapy of Parkinson´s Disease: A case study

• DOI: 10.4181/rnc.2014.22.03.954.5p
• Publication Date: 2014-12-11T17:26:44Z
• Authors: Cristiane Souza; Paula Nascimento; Alexandre Moraes; Douglas Braga
• Keywords: Metronome; Stopwatch; Slowness

Introduction. Motor changes is one of the main symptoms Par­kinson’s disease, among them stands slowness in implementing functional tasks. Objective. Check interference Aquatic Physical Therapy with assistance a sound device trunk con­trol and agility displacement wheelchair patient Parkinson’s disease. Method. Participated this study diagnostic use disease bradykinesia limita­tion on mobility wheelchairs. The protocol lasted for 24 ses­sions liquid medium data were collected through pre -and post-intervention using stopwatch. Results. It was possible to observe improved control consequently time displace­ment initial final wheelchairs 47 seconds 14 seconds. Conclusion. has provided greater sta­bility influencing shift more rhythm. metronome associated physical properties water could positively influence func­tional performance.