Tag: Walking
Study: Wearable Technology Can Accurately Track Motor Recovery Of People With Brain Injuries
Researchers at Wyss Institute have found that wearable technology is suitable to accurately track motor recovery of individuals with brain injury and thus allow clinicians to choose more effective interventions […]
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 […]
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 […]
This Smart Cane Can Double as an Activity Tracker for the Elderly
For people who use a cane, it’s very difficult to track their activity with a wrist-worn wearable. Researchers at the University of Malaga (UMA) in Spain have now developed a […]
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 […]
Google Fit Gets a Brand New Design with New Health-Tracking Rings
Google has revealed a redesign for its fitness tracking app called Google Fit. The new design focus is on closing rings, much like Apple (and the rest). According to Google, […]