Training that combines thinking and movement helps Parkinson's patients stay functional

A major review of studies shows that combining cognitive and motor exercises significantly improves dual-task performance in Parkinson's disease patients—the ability to do two things at once, like walking while talking. The finding has implications for treatment protocols and could reduce fall risk and disability in a growing patient population.

Originaltitel: Effects of motor-cognitive training on dual-task performance in people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis