An observational, analytical and cross-sectional study was performed. The sample 7 consisted of 9 individuals with PD and 9 healthy controls. A force platform was used to 8 measure the CoP displacement and velocity during the sit-to-stand-to-sit sequence. The 9 results were statistically analysed.
10Individuals with PD required greater durations for the sit-to-stand-to-sit sequence than 11 the controls (p<0.05). The anteroposterior and mediolateral CoP displacement were 12 higher in the individuals with PD (p<0.05). However, only the anteroposterior CoP 13 velocity in the stand-to-sit phase (p=0.006) was lower in the same individuals.14 Comparing the single-and dual-task conditions in both groups, the duration, the 15 anteroposterior CoP displacement and velocity were higher in the dual-task condition 16 (p<0.05).
17The individuals with PD presented reduced postural control stability during the sit-to-18 stand-to-sit sequence, especially when under the dual-task condition. These individuals 19 have deficits not only in motor performance, but also in cognitive performance when 20 performing the sit-to-stand-to-sit sequence in their daily life tasks. Moreover, both 21 deficits tend to be intensified when two tasks are performed simultaneously.