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Curtze, Carolin; G. Nutt, John; Carlson‐Kuhta, Patricia; Mancini, Martina; B. Horak, Fay

doi:10.1002/mds.26269

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Authors:

Carolin Curtze

John G. Nutt

Patricia Carlson‐Kuhta

Abstract

Abstract Background The effects of levodopa on balance and gait function in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) is controversial. This study compared the relative responsiveness to l ‐dopa on six domains of balance and gait: postural sway in stance; gait pace; dynamic stability; gait initiation; ar...

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