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, ...

Mahmoud Seifallahi (seated) and Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., reviewing the performance of straight walking using a depth camera, which can detect and track 25 joints of body movement. A first-of-its-kind ...

Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries. A group of researchers, including Tadashi Ito and ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. “Parkinson’s gait,” as it is often called, can include changes in step length and asymmetry between legs. This ...

It’s always helpful—and wise—to be in sync with your body and its rhythms. Sneaky symptoms can serve as red flags that something requires immediate attention. For instance, feeling over-tired over an ...

Knee osteoarthritis pain can be eased without surgery or medication. Researchers are exploring gait training, a method to change walking habits that overload the knee. This approach focuses on small ...

Gait impairments often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline. Researchers quantitatively compared straight walking and curved walking -- a more natural yet complex activity -- in ...

Researchers have discovered that the manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of children in other countries. Researchers have discovered that the manner of ...