NEW YORK, March 29 (UPI) --Tests to detect subtle gait impairment in older adults typically focus on straight walking -- a rhythmic and simple form of movement. But new research sheds light on "curve ...

Peripheral neuropathy, a condition resulting from damage to the peripheral nervous system, can significantly impair a person’s ability to walk comfortably. This damage disrupts the communication ...

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Hong Yeo holds the wearable electronic device made of more than 170 thin, flexible sensors that measure foot pressure — a key metric for determining whether someone is off-balance. [Photos by Joya ...

It’s estimated that roughly 10% to 20% of people over age 65 have mild cognitive impairment. Those with MCI are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Clinical gait analysis can be used to assess children with various walking problems. It may also lead to lower ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

For years, scientists have studied how the brain controls movement by asking patients to perform structured tasks while connected to multiple sensors in a lab. While these studies have provided ...

—A small study of 99 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis found that moderately and severely frail participants demonstrated slower walking speeds, lower cadence (steps per minute), ...