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Trial reportBMC complementary medicine and therapies2026

Effects of a gait training program with the Fisior

José Alegre-Tamariz, Carlos Ramirez, Fernando M Runzer-Colmenares, José F Parodi, Asier Arrizabalaga-Otaegui, Alberto Bermejo-Franco

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Trial report in BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05131880 (Effectiveness of a Gait Re-education Program on a Sequential Square Treadmill), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Effectiveness of a Gait Re-education Program on a Sequential Square Treadmill (Tapiz Fisior) in Subjects With Parkison´s Disease

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversidad Europea de MadridRan2021 to 2024Enrolled52ConditionsParkinson DiseaseArmsGait Re-education Program Using the Fisior® Mat Sequential Training System in Subjects with Parkinson's Disease
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

José Alegre-TamarizUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Department of Physiotherapy, School for Doctoral Studies and Research, Madrid, 28670, Spain.
Carlos RamirezUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Department of Medicine, Madrid, Spain.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6558-595X
Fernando M Runzer-ColmenaresUniversidad Científica del Sur, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Medicina Humana, CHANGE Research Working Group, Lima, Perú.
José F ParodiUniversidad de San Martin de Porres, Facultad de Medicina Humana, Centro de investigación del Envejecimiento (CIEN), Lima, Perú.
Asier Arrizabalaga-OtaeguiDeusto Physical Therapiker Research Group, Physical Therapy Departament, Faculty of Health Science, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain.
Alberto Bermejo-FrancoUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sports, Department of Physiotherapy, Madrid, Spain. alberto.bermejo@universidadeuropea.es.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects mobility, balance, and gait, increasing fall risk.

objectivesThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a gait training program using the Fisior® sequential square mat to improve gait speed and physical performance in PD patients.

methodsA randomized, multicenter clinical trial was conducted with individuals over 50 years old diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease from two centers in Spain (n = 52). Participants were assigned to a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy or an intervention group using the Fisior® sequential square mat. The 12-week intervention included progressive balance and resistance training sessions (30–40 min, three times per week). Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze variations in physical performance, gait speed, and fall risk.

resultsResults showed significant functional improvements in the intervention group. Participants exhibited better performance in the Sit & Stand test (β = -15.61; p = 0.029), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) global score (β = 1.35; p = 0.011), balance test (β = 0.54; p = 0.041), chair test (β = 0.67; p = 0.042), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test (β = 0.10; p = 0.006). Additionally, FallSkip time was significantly associated with TUG performance (β = -0.01; p = 0.035), suggesting improved reaction times and a potential reduction in fall risk.

conclusionsThe Fisior® training program improves balance, mobility, and functional performance in individuals with PD, suggesting it may be a useful adjunct within physiotherapy to reduce gait impairments and fall risk. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05131880 (Registered on August 11, 2021).

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Exercise TherapyGaitParkinson DiseasePhysical Therapy ModalitiesPostural BalanceAccidental FallsAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedResistance TrainingSpainAgedFrailtyHealthy agingMobilityPhysical performancePhysical therapy

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PMCPMC12903486

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