Exoskeleton robots are wearable intelligent devices that integrate mechanical structures, sensors, motor drivers, and control systems. With increasing user demand and continuous technological ...

About 80% of study participants demonstrating this behavior also had abnormalities in their brain waves that researchers said ...

A North Texas neurologist explains normal pressure hydrocephalus, its symptoms, and the treatment for the disorder.

The researchers impaired balance using three tools: ankle braces, eye-blocking masks, and air jets that pushed against their ...

Poor gait doesn’t just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain, instability, and a greater risk of falls. Think of your gait like a heart rhythm.

Falls among older adults represent an important health challenge, and two recent studies show that falls can be predicted and recovery improved for this specific group. A Stanford University study ...

With older patients especially, these metrics are important, as they can help doctors monitor stroke rehabilitation or assess dementia risk. However, getting a full picture of a patient's gait—not ...

Falls can be serious at any age but, as people get older, their risk of falling increases, often with catastrophic consequences. How someone walks is key to identifying risk. However, access to ...

News Release 16-Dec-2024 Kessler Foundation scientist awarded $600,000 to improve gait and balance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment ...

How did it work? Researchers looked at data from 16,855 older participants in Australia and the US. They examined gait speed in two-year intervals across seven years, and again in the final year.

A new study found that peripheral neuropathy is linked to slow gait and impaired lower extremity performance in older adults with and without diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is a progressive ...