BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Impaired balance, gait disturbances, and frequent falls are common problems in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). This case report describes the use of a modified body weight support treadmill training program to reduce falls and improve the balance and gait of a patient with PSP. CASE DESCRIPTION: The patient was a 62-year-old man diagnosed with PSP. His major problems were impaired balance and frequent, abrupt falls. METHODS: Physical therapy included walk training, balance perturbation, and step training using body weight support with a treadmill. Training sessions lasted 11/2 hours and occurred 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Fall incidence, balance, and gait were assessed before, during, and after the program. OUTCOMES: The patient reported fewer falls during and after training. Balance and gait improved after training. DISCUSSION: This case report is the first to report fall reduction, improved gait, and improved balance following physical therapy for a person with PSP.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Impaired balance, gait disturbances, and frequent falls are common problems in people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). This case report describes the use of a modified body weight support treadmill training program to reduce falls and improve the balance and gait of a patient with PSP. CASE DESCRIPTION: The patient was a 62-year-old man diagnosed with PSP. His major problems were impaired balance and frequent, abrupt falls. METHODS: Physical therapy included walk training, balance perturbation, and step training using body weight support with a treadmill. Training sessions lasted 11/2 hours and occurred 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Fall incidence, balance, and gait were assessed before, during, and after the program. OUTCOMES: The patient reported fewer falls during and after training. Balance and gait improved after training. DISCUSSION: This case report is the first to report fall reduction, improved gait, and improved balance following physical therapy for a person with PSP.
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