‘Gazing into thin air’ – How is visual-search during gait impacted by a dual-task?
During walking, we rely on visual information to identify tripping hazards and navigate safely...
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Using the power of technology to change attitudes and increase knowledge to prevent falls
The Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination (ProFouND www.profound.eu.com) is a thematic...
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The FARSEEING real-world fall repository
Recent advances in body-worn sensor technology make it possible to objectively measure real-world...
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Evaluating Brain Speed in the Clinic: The Inner Jedi’s Influence on Gait and Balance
The young woman trips on an uneven sidewalk, recovers smoothly and resumes texting. The older...
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Keep it simple – Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome to screen for falls
Falls continue to be a major cause of injury and loss of independence in older people. Therefore,...
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Interaction of sex and age effects in walking pattern: differentiation of sex and age effects to allow for catering of gait service applications
Recent advances in sensor technology allow for the science of gait features to be applied to new...
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Virtual reality for your grandparents
The prevalence of falls in older adults is huge: one out of every 3 adults aged 65 years or older...
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Profiling people to document motor impairment and fall risk
Motor impairment includes impairments in the control of movement which incorporates the central...
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How important are feet for sitting balance in individuals with spinal cord injury?
Individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) usually sustain impairments of the trunk as...
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Toward a better understanding of dynamic balance control: Gait acceleration better differentiates individuals with different balance control abilities
People at increased risk of falls may be less able to control their balance. The ability to...
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