Tag: gait
New Research Demonstrates Wireless Sensor Can Track Gait Disruption, Parkinson’s Progression at Home
Newly published research, partially funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), details a successful effort to track gait issues and the progressi...
Walking is a complex skill. So, shares Catherine Kopil, PhD, in the third episode of the Michael J. Fox Foundation “Parkinson’s Science POV” pod...
Congratulations to David and his team for walking over 42kms in 10 hours to raise awareness and over $6700 for Parkinson’s research.
David is an...
Walking problems and freezing of gait (a temporary inability to move) are troublesome and difficult-to-treat symptoms of Parkinson’s, especially...
In a new paper, researchers suggest that brain exercises, or cognitive training, could help treat freezing of gait. Freezing of gait is when a person ...
The sudden inability to move while walking, or feeling like your feet are stuck to the ground, is called “freezing of gait.” This symptom may aris...
Virtual reality – a multimedia experience that lets one interact with a different environment – is surging in popularity among videogame manufactu...
Balance, posture and gait issues not only make getting around more difficult with Parkinson’s — they can also raise your risk of falling. Vision c...