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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Mindful or mindless stepping? Does an external attentional focus improve dual-tasking after stroke?
Many stroke patients have difficulty with performing multiple tasks at the same time, like walking...
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Disconnected by fear: changes in actual and perceived balance when standing at heights
Recent evidence has shown that fear of falling, anxiety and arousal are related to significant...
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Sensory tuning in challenging balance scenarios: Evidence from vestibular-evoked balance responses
Threats to standing balance, such as standing at the edge of a roof or on a ladder are known to...
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New use for old drug stabilises gait and halves fall rates in people with Parkinson’s disease
Falls are a frequent and serious complication of Parkinson’s disease (PD). In the ReSPonD...
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Step by step: automatic analysis of short walks using accelerometry
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) can improve gait in Parkinson’s...
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Shaking in their boots – postural control in anxious older people
Fear of falling is common in older people. Research studies have reported that people who are more...
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The “quantified self”: Can wearables improve quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease?
Wearable inertial sensors can be used to measure movements in everyday life. Advanced algorithms...
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