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Final Research Proposal
Final Research Proposal
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Statistics
• Baseline measures
– Self-reported FOG Questionnaire
– Clinically observed FOG
– FGA
• Standard deviation ± 2
Conclusion
• Anticipated results
– Efficacy of the Zumba dancing in participants with
impaired gait patterns and FOG will be supported
– Safety requirements and criteria will be formulated
• Limitations
– PD population has different levels of severity
– Camera quality
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