Physiotherapy intervention in Parkinson's disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Claire L Tomlinson · Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Smitaa Patel · Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Charmaine Meek · Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit

Clare P Herd · University of Birmingham

Carl E Clarke · Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust

Rebecca Stowe · University of Birmingham

L. Shah

Abstract

Physiotherapy has short term benefits in Parkinson's disease. A wide range of physiotherapy techniques are currently used to treat Parkinson's disease, with little difference in treatment effects. Large, well designed, randomised controlled trials with improved methodology and reporting are needed to assess the efficacy and cost effectiveness of physiotherapy for treating Parkinson's disease in the longer term.

Topics & Keywords

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 345, Issue aug06 1, pp. e5004-e5004

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.e5004

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