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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Understanding human gait through robots: What produces adaptive inter-limb coordination?
The ability to adapt our walking pattern to the environment is essential for everyday locomotion....
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Can we stimulate the brain with electricity to improve balance and dual-task ability?
When standing or walking, we often perform additional cognitive tasks such as talking, reading or...
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Ready to be perturbed? Prior knowledge about timing of upcoming perturbation shortens muscle reflex latency.
Reflex is the first line of defense for preventing falls when you are perturbed. The reflex...
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The influence of walking and talking on foot clearance: One step at a time
Falls remain a major public health issue in people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Trip-related...
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Using technology to increase exercise uptake and adherence in older people
Older people who fall, often have reduced strength, poor balance and limited functional abilities,...
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Targeted stimulation in space and time of the spinal cord to restore walking after spinal cord injury
Every year about 500,000 people become disabled as a result of spinal cord injuries (SCI). The...
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Standing up from the floor – A sensor based analysis
Everyone is familiar with the horrific stories about older adults who are unable to get up after a...
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