Bicycling breaks the ice for freezers of gait

摘要: Patients with freezing of gait (FOG) have episodic problems generating adequate steps. This phenomenon is both common and debilitating in patients Parkinson's disease (PD) or atypical parkinsonism. We recently presented a video case patient longstanding PD severe FOG, who showed remarkably preserved ability to ride bicycle. Here, we comment on the scientific clinical implications this single observation, show similar case. first consider several pathophysiological explanations for striking discrepancy between walking cycling PD. then discuss merits shortcomings as potential new avenue rehabilitation exercise training grounded by FOG. Finally, provide some directions future research stimulated fascinating observation.