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Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the effects of sensory integration training on postural instability in Parkinson patients. Material and Methods: For this purpose, 20 Parkinson patients at stage 2-3 according to Modified Hoehn & Yahr Rating Scale divided into two groups as control and study group. The control group received general physical therapy; the study group received sensory integration training combined with general physical therapy 2 times per week for 6 weeks. Patients were assessed with Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA), tandem position (STP), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Time Up and Go Test (TUG), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and SF 36 health survey. Results: It was observed that there were statistically significant improvements in UPDRS, LOTCA and all balance tests (p<0.05) while SF 36 scores did not change (p>0.05). Postural control of the study group was improved more than the control group (p<0.05). Discussion: Combined treatment contributed importantly the development of the sensory processes required to ensure static and dynamic postural control and developed postural control better. Therefore, we think the treatment programs of the patients with explicit postural instability should include sensory integration training

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