Treino de equilíbrio em pessoas com Doença de Parkinson com uso de realidade virtual

Abstract

Methodology: Individuals were initially assessed using the BERG scale, TUG, UPDRS, and modified PD score scale Hoenh Yahr. Then, in another three meetings, the balance of the volunteers was evaluated by posturography before and after 25 minutes of intervention with RV, in each encounter a different game was used. Statistical analysis was performed by the Wilcoxon test to verify if there was statistical difference before and after intervention, and by the Friedman test to verify if some game was better than another. Results: Statistical significance was observed in the condition with closed eyes and feet together in the ML amplitude variable (p = 0.043). Conclusion: There was a slight improvement in the balance in individuals with PD after VR