The review demonstrates that control of posture and locomotion is provided by systems
across the caudal-to-rostral extent of the neuraxis. A common feature of the neuroanatomic …

Background: Falls in the elderly are a major health problem. Although exercise programs
have been shown to reduce the risk of falls, the optimal exercise components, as well as the …

The increasing popularity of activity trackers has shown a remarkable shift in human
computer interaction; individuals seem willing to wear a device that constantly tracks health …

To walk efficiently over complex terrain, humans must use vision to tailor their gait to the
upcoming ground surface without interfering with the exploitation of passive mechanical …

When the intended foot placement changes during a step, either due to an obstacle
appearing in our path or the sudden shift of a target, visual input can rapidly alter foot …

The ability to adequately avoid obstacles while walking is an important skill that allows safe
locomotion over uneven terrain. The high proportion of falls in the elderly that is associated …

Freezing of gait (FOG) is a clinically defined phenomenon of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Recent evidence suggests that subtle FOG episodes can be elicited in a gait laboratory …

Visual information about the environment, especially fixation of key objects such as
obstacles, is critical for safe locomotion. However, in unpredictable situations where an …

The aim of this study was to examine how visual information is used to control stepping
during locomotion over terrain that demands precision in the placement of the feet. More …

During everyday life, healthy adults occasionally trip over an obstacle that they knew was
there. These 'spontaneous' trips can provide insight into the circumstances leading to trips …