It is well known that balance control is affected by aging, neurological and orthopedic
conditions. Poor balance control during gait and postural maintenance are associated with …

In the next century, flying civilians to space or humans to Mars will no longer be a subject of
science fiction. The altered gravitational environment experienced during space flight, as …

We hypothesised that rehabilitation specifically addressing balance in Parkinson's disease
patients might improve not only balance but locomotion as well. Two balance‐training …

As we go about our everyday activities, our brain computes accurate estimates of both our
motion relative to the world and our orientation relative to gravity. However, how the brain …

Gait initiation (GI) involves passing from bipedal to unipedal stance. It requires a rapid
movement of the center of foot pressure (CoP) towards the future swing foot and of the …

The aim of this study was to develop a methodology based on muscle synergies to
investigate whether rectilinear and curvilinear walking shared the same neuro-motor …

Prior to gait initiation (GI), anticipatory postural adjustments (GI-APA) are activated in order
to reorganize posture, favorably for gait. In healthy subjects, the center of pressure (CoP) is …

Background: Persons with Multiple Sclerosis frequently have gait deficits that lead to
diminished activities of daily living. Identification of motoneuron activity patterns may …

Rigid ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) are commonly used for impeding foot drop during the swing
phase of gait. They also reduce pain and improve gait kinematics in patients with weakness …

With the recent aging of society, the prevention of frailty has become an important issue
because people desire both a long and healthy lifespan. Klotho-hypomorphic (kl/kl) mice are …