The electric brain: novel treatments for neurological gait and balance disorders
Many neurological disorders lead to gait and balance impairments. Especially in older people,...
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The Mini-BESTest – probably the BESTest to assess balance in Parkinson´s disease but practise first
Balance deficits are among the most impairing symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, and...
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Gait Analysis with an Ankle Band: Novel Force Myography-based System to Monitor and Analyse Gait
Walking is one of the most fundamental human activities in daily life. Objective and accurate...
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Do walking and cognition share the same functional brain networks?
Walking is a common yet complex activity. Accumulating evidence suggests that walking is not fully...
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Do older adults (mis)judge their physical ability consistently between stepping tasks?
As we grow older our cognitive and physical abilities decline, but do we adjust our behaviour...
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Spasticity ≠ stability: Evidence from recovery trajectories over 2 years
Lower limb spasticity is a common consequence of stroke. The persistent muscle overactivity,...
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Cross-over steps while turning is impaired in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
Difficulty with turning while walking is a common and delibitating problem for individuals with...
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The Power of Three: Aging, Function and Balance.
As people get older, neuromuscular changes often result in an impaired ability to produce rapid...
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Drugs for Parkinsonian Gait: Dope or Nope?
Every neurologist who treats people with Parkinson’s disease knows that his patient has difficulty...
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Does the supplementary motor area and cerebellum play distinct roles in gait initiation process?
In humans, gait initiation is particularly challenging for motor and postural control. While...
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