Projects

This proposed study will assess the feasibility and potential benefits of an HIMT program involving group-based dance for individuals with PD. This innovative exercise approach will aim to maximize time efficiency and minimize equipment requirements while promoting exercise adherence and motivation, thus enhancing physical function in individuals with PD.

This study aims to provide valuable insights into the real-time frontal-motor activity during walking in PD. This study will also explore the cortical level of the compensatory networks associated with freezing of gait and propose strategies to modulate cortical activity for improving gait in PD.

This study aims to record the 12 months healthcare expense of patients with Parkinson’s disease in Hong Kong and illustrate if the number of falls influence the healthcare expense among this population.

The overall aims are to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the sDTT programme in preventing falls and to promote the technique to older adults and healthcare workers in Hong Kong.

Accidental falls are common among people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), decreasing the quality of life and increasing the disease burden in this population. Dual-task training combining a cognitive task with a physical task to improve balance is a novel approach for reducing the risk of falls. A systematic review conducted by our team found beneficial effects of dual-task training on balance and falls among people with PD. In this proposal, we will design software to help administer the dual-task exercises as a computer-based program that can be delivered at home.