by Dr Susanne van der Veen. Gait analysis on a treadmill can provide data with a high resolution over a large number of repeated steps. Commercially available treadmills often incorporate force plates, which allow for the...
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Age-related changes to the musculoskeletal and neurological systems can predispose older adults to...
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Studies investigating motor skills have reported that knowledge of results, which is insight into...
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Freezing of gait (FOG) is a very disabling symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Therefore, several...
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) can improve gait in Parkinson’s...
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When you grow, it is clear that your abilities and movement coordination improve. Consequently,...
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After stroke, asymmetrical stepping and standing balance is commonly observed when weight bearing...
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Fatigue is a common complaint for older people; more than 50 per cent of people aged 70+ report...
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Many neurological disorders lead to gait and balance impairments. Especially in older people,...
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Balance deficits are among the most impairing symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, and...
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