A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve." Gait analysis, ...

The analysis of a person's individual walking pattern, or gait, can reveal details about their identity and reflect ...

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Generally, babies begin walking around their first birthday, but this can vary. They usually follow the stages of creeping, crawling, stepping, pulling up, and cruising before being able to walk. Some ...

While toe-walking can aid individuals with specific muscle or neurological conditions, scientific evidence indicates it's ...

Helen Dawes is Director of International Affairs of PhysioBiometrics Inc. she receives funding from NIHR Exeter Biomedical Resarch Council and NIHR Exeter Sustainable Health Technology Centre. Nancy ...

"Smart" prosthetic legs can help amputees achieve a natural walking gait, but it's done through robotic sensors and algorithms that drive the limb forward at predetermined rates. A better way would be ...

People with Parkinson's disease frequently develop a problem known as "gait freeze," in which their legs simply stop stepping forward as they're walking. A new powered exoskeleton, however, has proven ...