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Effects of Hibalance Training Program on Physical Function of Individuals With Idiopathic Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Publisher Pubmed



Malmir K1 ; Ashrafganjooie M2
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  1. 1. School of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P. O. Box: 113635-1683, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Paramedical Sciences, Physical Therapy Department, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Source: European Geriatric Medicine Published:2023


Abstract

Purpose: The effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD) remains debated, prompting a systematic investigation. This study aims to assess whether the HiBalance training program yields favorable outcomes on physical function and self-reported function measures in PD individuals. Methods: A systematic search across PubMed, Cochrane Library, Ovid, Scopus, and PEDro databases identified studies exploring HiBalance training’s impact on physical function in idiopathic PD. Publication date restrictions were not applied. Two independent reviewers evaluated bias risk using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and study quality using the PEDro scale. Effect size (standardized mean difference, SMD) and heterogeneity (Higgins I 2) were determined. Results: Six studies underwent qualitative analysis, with two randomized-controlled trials and one multi-center clinical trial being included in the meta-analysis. HiBalance training exhibited a significant impact on physical function (SMD = 0.49; P = 0.0003). The Mini-BESTest score and gait velocity displayed improvements with moderate-effect sizes. However, solely gait velocity showed clinical enhancement. Yet, these benefits did not remain at the 6- and 12-month follow-ups post-intervention. Self-reported function measures showed no alteration post-HiBalance training. Publication bias was absent. Conclusion: HiBalance training led to clinically significant improvements solely in gait velocity, though these gains waned over time. The findings suggest the necessity of refining the HiBalance program to sustain positive outcomes and ensure lasting enhancements. This underscores the importance of post-HiBalance training exercise programs to maintain benefits in the long term. PROSPERO registration number: The protocol of this review and meta-analysis was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022325649). Available from: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42022325649 . © 2023, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to European Geriatric Medicine Society.
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