Parkinson's disease is associated with impairments in upper extremity function, postural control, and sensory-motor processing that may negatively affect daily activities and quality of life. While upper extremity dysfunction has been extensively investigated, the potential contributions of trunk control and body awareness have received less attention. This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare upper extremity skills, trunk control, and body awareness between individuals with Parkinson's disease and healthy adults, and to examine the relationships among these variables within the Parkinson's disease group. The findings may improve understanding of factors associated with upper extremity performance and support the development of more comprehensive rehabilitation approaches for individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Age range
50 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Manual Dexterity Measured by Purdue Pegboard Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Hand Grip Strength Measured by Hand Dynamometer
Timeframe: Baseline
Pinch Strength Measured by Pinch Gauge
Timeframe: Baseline
Reaction Time Measured by Light Trainer System
Timeframe: Baseline
Reaction Time Measured by Ruler Drop Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Motor Speed and Coordination Measured by Finger Tapping Test
Timeframe: Baseline
Trunk Control Measured by Trunk Impairment Scale
Timeframe: Baseline
Body Awareness Measured by Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ)
Timeframe: Baseline
Upper Extremity Disability Measured by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline