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Neurodegenerative Disease

Measurement

An Analysis of the Paravertebral Muscles in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Parkinson’s Disease: A Cross-sectional Study

Presenting Author(s)

Brenda Tubelo Pereira de Mattos, MS (she/her/hers)

Graduate Assistant
Iowa State University

Non-presenting Author(s)

BF

Bruna Frata

Graduate Student
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre
MS

Mariane Schäffer Castro

Master’s Student
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
MP

Maria Eduarda Parcianello Cabeleira

Graduate Student
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre
RN

Rodrigo Neske

Graduate Student
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
RR

Regis Radaelli

Graduate Student
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
RS

Ronei S. Pinto

Assistant Professor
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
FG

Flavia Gomes Martinez

Assistant Professor
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
FC

Fernanda Cechetti

Assistant Professor
Federal University of Health Sciences of Rio Grande do Sul

Learning Objectives:

Describe the structural and functional characteristics of the paravertebral muscles in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease.
Explain the clinical implications of paravertebral muscle changes in postural control among individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
Interpret electromyographic data related to paravertebral muscle activation in Parkinson’s disease.