A dataset with ground reaction forces of human balance in Parkinson's disease

The dataset comprises signals from the force platform (raw data for the force, moments of forces, and centers of pressure) of 32 individuals with Parkinson's disease plus one file with information about the patients and balance conditions and the results of the other evaluations. Patient’s balance was evaluated in ON and OFF medication by posturography using a force platform and by the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Tests. In the posturography test, we evaluated patients during standing still for 30 s in four different conditions where vision and the standing surface were manipulated: on a rigid surface with eyes open; on a rigid surface with eyes closed; on an unstable surface with eyes open; on an unstable surface with eyes closed. Each condition was performed three times and the order of the conditions was randomized among subjects. In addition, the following tests were employed in order to better characterize each patient: Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale motor aspects of experiences of daily living (UPDRS-II) and motor score (UPDRS-III), Hoehn &amp; Yahr (H&amp;Y), New Freezing of Gait Questionnaire (NFOG-Q), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I). The patients were also interviewed to collect information about their socio-cultural, demographic, and health characteristics.<br>