| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8285724 | Parkinsonism & Related Disorders | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
PD patients with camptocormia must use the functional reserve of their lumbar trunk muscles to counteract gravity. We interpret this as a weakness of the paravertebral muscles. Compared to the other examined muscles the paravertebral muscles are most affected. The increased EMG activity of the rectus femoris warrants further research.
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Authors
Nils G. Margraf, Marten Rogalski, Günther Deuschl, Johann P. Kuhtz-Buschbeck,