By Dr Brian Dalton. The central nervous system produces motor responses to maintain standing balance through complex processing and integration of multiple signals regarding the position and motion of the body in space....
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Freezing of gait (FOG) is a very disabling symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Therefore, several...
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In humans, gait initiation is particularly challenging for motor and postural control. While...
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Both animals and humans can change their gait speed over a wide range to suit the situation. The...
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During walking, we rely on visual information to identify tripping hazards and navigate safely...
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Reflex is the first line of defense for preventing falls when you are perturbed. The reflex...
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Every year about 500,000 people become disabled as a result of spinal cord injuries (SCI). The...
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Fear of falling is common in older people. Research studies have reported that people who are more...
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Weight-bearing asymmetry is a common consequence of lateralized disorders, such as stroke. For...
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Healthy locomotion is characterized by small fluctuations between strides. This stride-to-stride...
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Falls in the ageing population are a major societal problem, due to their adverse effects on...
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