Tag: Gait
Commercial Wearable Sensors Provide Accurate Running Data, Says New Study
Running or jogging is a popular form of physical activity all over the world. The advent of wearable technology is helping people perform this type of exercises by providing step […]
Wearable Gait Analysis Protocol to Help Clinicians Select Ankle-Foot Orthoses Configuration in Cerebral Palsy...
Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. It’s caused by damage that occurs to the immature brain as it develops, most often before […]
Scientists Develop Exosuit that Improves Metabolic Rate of Walking and Running
When walking or running, our gaits cover a wide range of speeds. For example, we may take a leisurely walk in the park, but when we face danger we run […]
Ekso Bionics Unveils Next Generation Neurorehabilitation Suit EksoNR
Ekso Bionics, a company that develops some of the most advanced exoskeletons out there, unveiled EksoNR, the next generation robotic exoskeleton. Designed primarily for stroke recovery, the intuitive exoskeleton device […]
European Researchers Team Up with Pharma Companies to Develop Gait Detecting Sensor
A slower walking pace or more variable stride may indicate cognitive decline, according to several studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. Now researchers from all over Europe have […]
FeetMe, Novartis Collaboration Aims to Study Gait of Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The style and the pace of our walk can be influenced by both our physical and mental states. For example, a person with heart disease or Alzheimer’s walks slower than […]