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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 22, 2008 - Issue sup1: Proceedings from Pedunculopontine Nucleus Meeting
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Original Article

The challenge of evaluating freezing of gait in patients with Parkinson's disease

Professor A. Nieuwboer Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, BelgiumCorrespondence[email protected]
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N. Giladi Movement Disorders Unit, Parkinson Center, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Centre, Department of Neurology, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Pages S16-S18 | Received 15 Jun 2008, Accepted 03 Sep 2008, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

Freezing of gait (FOG) poses difficulties for measurement as it is highly sensitive to environmental triggers, cognitive input and medication. To ensure valid and reliable measurement of FOG, a combined methodology is recommended relying on tests of complex gait during the off-period together with a FOG-questionnaire, addressing severity and impact of freezing on daily life.

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