Clinical and methodological challenges for assessing freezing of gait: Future perspectives

Martina Mancini; Bastiaan R. Bloem; Fay B. Horak; Simon J.G. Lewis; Alice Nieuwboer; Jorik Nonnekes

doi:10.1002/mds.27709

Clinical and methodological challenges for assessing freezing of gait: Future perspectives

Martina Mancini, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Fay B. Horak, Simon J.G. Lewis, Alice Nieuwboer, Jorik Nonnekes

Neurology

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Abstract

Freezing of gait, defined as sudden and usually brief episodes of inability to produce effective stepping, often results in falls and is both disabling and common in parkinsonism. In this narrative review, sprung from the 2nd International Workshop on freezing of gait in Leuven, we summarize the latest insights into clinical and methodological challenges for assessing freezing of gait. We also highlight the role of emerging wearable technology to improve the management of this debilitating symptom.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	783-790
Number of pages	8
Journal	Movement Disorders
Volume	34
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.27709
State	Published - Jun 2019

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clinical assessment
freezing of gait
technology
wearable sensors

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Clinical Neurology

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