Research shows that analyzing walking patterns can detect early signs of neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, and even ...

When you walk forward, certain motions are considered normal gait characteristics. Your leg swings through the air, and your heel lands on the ground first. Then your straight knee bends slightly ...

Professor Karlo Malaga leads research focusing on pinpointing specific areas in the subthalamic region where deep brain ...

Opioids are commonly prescribed to manage pain, but their effects on movement and coordination can pose serious risks, particularly for older adults. One major concern is their impact on gait. Changes ...

He was inattentive, especially when ambulating. It would take him approximately 10 minutes to walk 15 feet, in part due to his gait and in part due to his inattentiveness. Relkin et al.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an often overlooked cause of hypokinetic gait disorders in older adults (Stolze et al., 2000). The gait of individuals with NPH is distinct and appears as ...