Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. People with this condition may experience ...

HONOLULU — Virtual reality (VR) may help clinicians better assess gait disturbances, including freezing of gait (FOG), in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Using a “Virtual Gait Lab” system, ...

Mayo Clinic study identifies unipedal balance as key measure for age-related neuromuscular decline. Study: Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study. Image ...

A patient with Parkinson's disease (PD) can now walk with a normal gait without balance problems or fear of falling after implantation of a neuroprosthetic device. The neuroprosthesis involves ...

For many people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), walking can become one of the most challenging daily tasks. As many as 3 in 4 people with MS have gait issues caused by factors like loss of muscle ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Monitoring the progression of multiple sclerosis-related gait issues can be challenging in adults over 50 years old, requiring a clinician to differentiate between problems related ...

Both cycling and home-based exercise training helped maintain gait and balance parameters in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), with cycling training also improving antero-posterior ...

Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...

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 ...