The PD-MOVE project, "D-Wall and Mirror Neuron Therapies in Parkinson's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Study on Gait Analysis," aims to explore whether the integration of TecnoBody® D-Wall technology in Action Observation and Motor Imagery therapy can enhance motor learning by providing corrective feedback, improving body orientation awareness, and compensating for sensory integration deficits.
This project is the result of a collaboration between the CHL (Centre for Healthy Longevity) at the University of Bergamo and the European Foundation for Biomedical Research (FERB). FERB is a center of excellence specializing in the recovery and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.
The research is being conducted at the S. Isidoro Hospital in Trescore Balneario, a facility that combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology. A key element of this collaboration is the contribution of Prof. Elena Bergamini, an expert in the development and application of methods for quantifying motor function in humans. She plays a central role in the implementation and optimization of the technological solutions used in the project.
Together, these institutions and professionals are working to create an integrated and scientifically validated rehabilitation model that could have a significant impact on the quality of life of Parkinson's disease patients and on future clinical practices.