Smartphone-Based Telerehabilitation for Parkinson's Disease: Pilot Study Results Show Promise for Home-Based Balance Training
247 Health News Editorial
·30 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsA pilot study of nine Parkinson's disease patients tested a smartphone-based balance training system, showing promise for home-based telerehabilitation. The research addresses critical gaps in managing postural instability and falls risk in PD patients.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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