Speeding up during gait :The workings of our neuromuscular transmission system
Both animals and humans can change their gait speed over a wide range to suit the situation. The...
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What can we learn from sports science to explain some of the therapeutic benefits from interventions in frail populations?
Perhaps you, like many members of our ISPGR community, have been engaged in the development and...
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Two legs, one brain: interhemispheric neuroanatomy is critical for postural control adaptation
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by central nervous system white matter lesions that...
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Biomechanical requirements for effective recovery stepping to prevent a forward fall
For the senior population, fall-related injuries often lead to loss of independent lifestyles and...
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Does an active brain predict falls in high-functioning older adults?
Falls are increasingly prevalent with advancing age and the consequences are often devastating,...
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Can people with stroke learn how not to fall?
People who have had a stroke fall frequently. Many previous studies with older adults have found...
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Watch your step when you are carrying a shopping bag
Older adults with history of falls often slow down and have a more variable gait when performing...
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Am I sitting straight, doctor? Routine assessment of the visual vertical in stroke survivors
Following a stroke, it is important to assess a person’s perception of verticality. This...
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If we keep stepping forward, can we still step sideways?
Step training has recently been shown effective in preventing falls most likely because of its...
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Sing for Your Saunter: Self-Generated Cues to Enhance Gait in Parkinson Disease
People with Parkinson disease (PD) often report difficulty walking as an early and troublesome...
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