Balance Confidence and Kinesiophobia in Parkinson's Disease

Summary

31 patients aged 50-80 years diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (Modified Hoehn-Yahr stages 1-3) and 31 healthy volunteers. At the start of the study, sociodemographic data for all participants will be recorded. To assess the mental and functional status of Parkinson's disease patients, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) will be used. Balance confidence levels will be assessed using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale-6 (ABC-6), overall balance using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), fear of falling using the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), and kinesiophobia levels using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease by a neurology specialist.
* Modified Hoehn-Yahr Staging Scale classification between stages 1-3.
* Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher.
* Age between 50-80 years.
* Volunteered to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of medications, apart from routine Parkinson's disease treatments, that could affect balance or muscle strength.
* Presence of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions other than Parkinson's disease.
* Refusal to participate in the study.
* Presence of psychiatric disorders.
* Presence of cognitive impairments.

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