Abstract:BACKGROUND
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited genetic disorder that results in the death of brain cells. HD symptoms generally start with subtle changes in mood and mental abilities and degenerate progressively, ensuing a general lack of coordination and an unsteady gait, ultimately resulting in death. There is currently no cure for HD. Walking cued by an external (usually auditory) rhythm has been shown to steady gait and help with movement coordination in other neurological con… Show more
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