ISPGR recently approved the Society’s first official local chapter, marking an exciting milestone for the society. This post details the successful launch and inaugural conference for the society’s first local...
Read MoreFalls are a major focus of posture and gait research. However, most falls research has focused on risk factors emerging in later life, such as muscle weakness, sensory decline and cognitive impairment. Far less attention has...
Read MoreRobotic training devices have firmly claimed their place in modern rehabilitation. From mobile exoskeletons to therapeutic assistive systems, rehabilitation centers are increasingly using technology to improve patients’ walking...
Read MoreISPGR was delighted to award Dr Christopher McCrum its 2025 Promising Scientist Award (PSA). In his PSA Plenary Talk at the 2025 World Congress in Maastricht, Netherlands, Dr McCrum reflected on how viewing fall prevention...
Read MoreISPGR was delighted to award Dr Benjamin Filtjens its 2025 Emerging Scientist Award (ESA). In his ESA Plenary Talk at the 2025 World Congress in Maastricht, Netherlands, Dr Filtjens shared how artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Read MoreI have been asked to write a short blog as part of the Honorary Membership that was bestowed upon me in Maastricht. In particular I was asked to speak about my experience with ISPGR as well as to provide tips and advice to...
Read MoreSince my first ISPGR World Conference in Fort Lauderdale in 2017, I have seen many studies on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Whilst its use is still controversial, research has demonstrated that fNIRS assessments...
Read MoreBy Kaylena Ehgoetz Martens Freezing of gait is characterised by a sudden inability to initiate or continue walking which significantly impacts quality of life in people living with Parkinson’s disease. Since dopaminergic...
Read MoreBy Phuong Lisa Ha & Mathew Debenham, Standing balance is important for tasks of daily living, and involves the complex integration of sensorimotor signals within the central nervous system. With aging, standing balance...
Read MoreBy Steven Phu Slips and trips are the most common causes of falls in ambulant older people, with the rapid activation and coordination of muscles being essential to recover balance following such postural disturbances. For falls...
Read MoreSummary of Duties: The Kinesiology Program (located within the College of Education on the Pullman, WA campus) is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor (career track/non-tenure track) position, with a 9-month...
Read MoreThe Faculty of Education at McGill University invites applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. McGill University is located in downtown Montreal and is home to 27,000...
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