FORTALECIMENTO MUSCULAR E RITMOS MUSICAIS PARA REEDUCAÇÃO DO EQUILIBRIO E PREVENÇÃO DE QUEDAS EM INDIVÍDUOS COM DOENÇA DE PARKINSON

Abstract

The balance deficit is the most common symptom in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) due to motor damage caused by the degeneration of the nigro-estriatopalidal pathway. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of a muscle strengthening protocol associated with musical rhythms in the variables balance and decreased fear of falls in individuals with PD. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three individuals of both sexes, aged 55 to 80 years with a medical diagnosis of PD were selected from the population attended at the Reference Center in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the city of Varginha - MG. Three types of evaluation were carried out before and after the intervention: (i) Hoehn & Yahr - Degree of Disability Scale, (ii) balance (Mini Balance Evaluation System Test - Mini-BESTest) and (iii) fear of falls (International Falls Efficiency Scale - FES-I). For the intervention, a physiotherapeutic protocol was developed in association with musical rhythms, with group therapy of 40 minutes once a week for a total of 10 sessions. Results and conclusion: The exercise protocol used in association with musical rhythms was effective to promote balance improvement and decrease fear of falls in individuals with Parkinson's disease.