Relazioni tra cinesiofobia, equilibrio, disabilità, cammino e abilità funzionali nella malattia di Parkinson = Relationships among kinesiophobia, balance, disability, walking and functional abilities in Parkinson’s disease

The objective of the study is: 1) to evaluate the relationships between kinesiophobia, balance, disability, walking and functional abilities in Parkinson’s disease (PD); 2) to evaluate the influence of kinesiophobia, balance and disability on walking and functional abilities. 29 patients completed the TSK, BBS and UPDRS-III. In addition, they underwent an analysis of gait and functional mobility. The relationships between clinical-instrumental parameters were evaluated. The influences of kinesiophobia, balance and disability on gait velocity, stride length and iTUG were evaluated by multiple linear regression. TSK was found to be correlated with HGS, for the dominant and non-dominant limb. BBS showed correlations with TSK and iTUG. UPDRS-III was correlated with BBS, TSK and iTUG. Gait velocity, stride length and iTUG were significantly influenced by kinesiophobia, balance and disability. Patients also showed alterations in kinesiophobia, balance, gait and functional abilities.