Research progress on the effect of rhythmic sensory cueing on motor function of Parkinson's disease / 中华神经科杂志

ABSTRACT

Oral medicine and deep brain stimulation are two main treatments for Parkinson's disease (PD).But their long-term efficacies are decreasing,which limit the choice of patients in advanced stage.As a special way of sensory intervention,rhythmic cueing can improve gait parameters,reduce freezing of gait severity and improve gait-related mobility by activating the motor pathway directly,repairing internal clock,promoting internal dopamine release and improving cognitive function to maintain gait stability.Rhythmic auditory and visual cueing has a potential in PD treatment.