5th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Poster Presentation
Time: 4:00-5:30
Presenter: Klarie Ake, Anburaj Ruthumani, Laura Scott, Rui-Ping Xia
Title: Effect of Normalization on the Quantification of Stretch Reflex Amplitude in Parkinson's Disease
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Douglas Powell, Physical Therapy

The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of normalization on reduction of stretch reflex amplitudes associated with dopaminergic medication in Parkinson’s disease, a common method used in evaluating the efficacy of dopaminergic medication.