Analysis of patellar reflex in Parkinson disease patients after an acupuncture treatment protocol – Case series study
Introduction: The investigation of rigidity physiology in Parkinson’s Disease involves the examination of reflexes. Parkinsonian patients often demonstrate reduced sensitivity in polysynaptic reflexes within the leg extensor muscles, which is correlated with their postural instability. The compensat...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | Catarina Ramos Pereira, Jorge Machado, Begoña Criado, Rubim Santos, Ana Mafalda Reis, Bruno Ramos, Maria João Santos, Henry Johannes Greten |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Elsevier
2025-01-01
|
| Series: | Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590112525000283 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Similar Items
-
The strength of the patellar and Achilles tendon reflexes is not affected in uncomplicated pregnancy
by: Isold Nordfjord, et al.
Published: (2024-07-01) -
Assessing neuromuscular system via patellar tendon reflex analysis using EMG in healthy individuals
by: Zakia Khatun, et al.
Published: (2025-01-01) -
Acupuncture versus sham acupuncture in the treatment of insomnia for patients with Parkinson’s disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial
by: Shuting Liu, et al.
Published: (2025-07-01) -
Acupuncture for motor symptom improvement in Parkinson's disease and the potential identification of responders to acupuncture treatment
by: Jungtae Leem
Published: (2016-12-01) -
Blink and masseter inhibitory reflexes in Parkinson's disease
by: Stamenović Jelena, et al.
Published: (2010-01-01)