Home based rehabilitation to reduce falls and disability in Parkinson disease. [ 2008 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Meg Morris (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Jennifer Watts ,  Dr Clarissa Martin ,  Dr Frances Huxham ,  Prof Hylton Menz
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Brief description Falls occur in more than half of the 80,000 Australians living with Parkinson disease. This research will examine the extent to which a program of home rehabilitation using exercises, movement strategies and falls education is effective in reducing the number of falls, the injuries from falls and disability. We will also examine the effects of home based rehabilitation on quality of life. We shall compare the outcomes of the integrated rehabilitation home program with a life-skills program.

Funding Amount $AUD 805,599.16

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant