IMPACT OF DUAL-TASK TRAINING ON GAIT IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE: A PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative pathology characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms that significantly compromise patients' quality of life. Among the motor symptoms, gait disturbance and postural instability stand out as determining factors of functional disability. In this context, dual-task training has proven to be a promising strategy in physiotherapy, aiming to improve motor coordination and functional independence. This study aimed to analyze, through an integrative review, the impact of Dual-Task Training (DTT) on the gait of individuals with Parkinson's disease. Articles published between 2015 and 2025 were selected from the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS databases and academic repositories, using health descriptors (DeCS/MeSH). The results indicated that dual-task training contributes to improved gait pattern, increased speed, reduced freezing episodes, and greater safety in ambulation. It is concluded that this physiotherapeutic approach represents an effective resource, but still requires standardized protocols for its clinical implementation.