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Effects of biofeedback on secondary-task response time and postural stability in older adults
14 March 2012
Highlights: ► We study the effects of biofeedback on secondary task performance during standing. ► Older adults use torso-based vibrotactile feedback to minimize their body sway. ► Biofeedback improve...
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Stephanie Haggerty,
Liang-Ting Jiang,
Andrzej Galecki,
Kathleen H. Sienko
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523-528
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Analysis of a kinetic multi-segment foot model. Part I: Model repeatability and kinematic validity
15 March 2012
Highlights: ► Adding kinetics to multi-segment foot models may help diagnose some pathologies. ► We present a three segment kinetic foot model and thorough analysis of performance. ► Normative joint e...
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Dustin A. Bruening,
Kevin M. Cooney,
Frank L. Buczek
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529-534
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Analysis of a kinetic multi-segment foot model part II: Kinetics and clinical implications
26 December 2011
Highlights: ► The addition of kinetics may help diagnose some foot and ankle disorders. ► We have provided normative multi-segment foot joint moments and powers. ► Kinetics can be incorporated into ot...
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Dustin A. Bruening,
Kevin M. Cooney,
Frank L. Buczek
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535-540
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Computerized gait analysis in Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease—Analysis of the sagittal plane
13 January 2012
Highlights: ► In florid stage significantly impaired sagittal plane kinematics on involved and non-involved side. ► Significantly reduced power generation and absorption mainly at the level of involve...
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B. Westhoff,
F. Martiny,
A. Reith,
R. Willers,
R. Krauspe
et al.
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541-546
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A multi-segment foot model based on anatomically registered technical coordinate systems: Method repeatability in pediatric feet
22 December 2011
Highlights: ► We present a new pediatric foot model utilizing static anatomical registrations. ► A plaster mold was used to ensure consistent foot position. ► Three clinicians modeled at separate date...
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Prabhav Saraswat,
Bruce A. MacWilliams,
Roy B. Davis
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547-555
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Compressive tibiofemoral force during crouch gait
29 December 2011
Abstract: Crouch gait, a common walking pattern in individuals with cerebral palsy, is characterized by excessive flexion of the hip and knee. Many subjects with crouch gait experience knee pain, perh...
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Katherine M. Steele,
Matthew S. DeMers,
Michael H. Schwartz,
Scott L. Delp
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556-560
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Residual gait deviations in adolescents treated during infancy for unilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip using Pemberton's osteotomy
19 March 2012
Highlights: ► Residual gait deviations were found in adolescents treated during infancy for DDH. ► Pelvic deviations were the major contributor to the residual gait changes. ► These gait changes incre...
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Chu-Fen Chang,
Ting-Ming Wang,
Jyh-Horng Wang,
Shier-Chieg Huang,
Tung-Wu Lu
et al.
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561-566
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Kinematic and kinetic characteristics of Masai Barefoot Technology footwear
12 January 2012
Highlights: ► We examined the immediate effects of using Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) footwear in the lower extremity in healthy males. ► MBT shoes could assist with shock absorption and maintain t...
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Masashi Taniguchi,
Hiroshige Tateuchi,
Toru Takeoka,
Noriaki Ichihashi
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567-572
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Body-worn motion sensors detect balance and gait deficits in people with multiple sclerosis who have normal walking speed
25 January 2012
Highlights: ► Stopwatch-timed mobility tests are insensitive to mild multiple sclerosis (MS). ► We compared timed mobility tests with instrumented body-worn sensors in the clinic. ► Stopwatch timed me...
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R.I. Spain,
R.J. St. George,
A. Salarian,
M. Mancini,
J.M. Wagner,
F.B. Horak,
D. Bourdette
et al.
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573-578
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Quantifying individual muscle contribution to three-dimensional reaching tasks
14 March 2012
Highlights: ► We analyze the muscle contributions to control of the individual DOFs during 3D reaching. ► The contributions agree with the responses elicited during electrostimulation. ► The task spec...
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Annelies Vandenberghe,
Lode Bosmans,
Joris De Schutter,
Stephan Swinnen,
Ilse Jonkers
et al.
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579-584
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Vision and agility training in community dwelling older adults: Incorporating visual training into programs for fall prevention
29 December 2011
Highlights: ► We examined the effects of visual training on mobility of older adults. ► A 12 week exercise intervention with visual training was used. ► The Nintendo Wii® was used as the tool for visu...
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Rebecca J. Reed-Jones,
Sandor Dorgo,
Maija K. Hitchings,
Julia O. Bader
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585-589
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Gait symmetry and velocity differ in their relationship to age
02 February 2012
Highlights: ► Gait velocity declines with age. ► Measures of swing time, stance time and step length symmetry are not significantly associated with age in healthy adults or stroke survivors. ► Therefo...
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Kara K. Patterson,
Neelesh K. Nadkarni,
Sandra E. Black,
William E. McIlroy
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590-594
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Evaluation of robot-assisted gait training using integrated biofeedback in neurologic disorders
03 January 2012
Highlights: ► This biofeedback approach cannot detect progress during robot-assisted gait training (RAGT). ► Hip flexion activity decreased following 8 RAGT sessions. ► Knee extension activity increas...
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Oliver Stoller,
Marco Waser,
Lukas Stammler,
Corina Schuster
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595-600
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Motor learning benefits of self-controlled practice in persons with Parkinson's disease
03 January 2012
Highlights: ► Persons with Parkinson's disease practice a balance task (stabilometer). ► We compare learning in groups with and without self-controlled use of a balance pole. ► Self-controlled use of ...
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Suzete Chiviacowsky,
Gabriele Wulf,
Rebecca Lewthwaite,
Tiago Campos
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601-605
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A linear soft tissue artefact model for human movement analysis: Proof of concept using in vivo data
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► We linearly modelled soft tissue artefact (STA) for walking, cutting and hopping. ► The linear model parameters were computed from bone pin data using PCA. ► Modelling errors were reduce...
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Michael S. Andersen,
Michael Damsgaard,
John Rasmussen,
Dan K. Ramsey,
Daniel L. Benoit
et al.
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606-611
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The minimal clinically important difference for the Gait Profile Score
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► A minimally clinically important difference is derived for the Gait Profile Score. ► Based on variability of typically developing children. ► Based on difference between Functional Asses...
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Richard Baker,
Jennifer L. McGinley,
Mike Schwartz,
Pam Thomason,
Jill Rodda,
H. Kerr Graham
et al.
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612-615
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Online control of anticipated postural adjustments in step initiation: Evidence from behavioral and computational approaches
13 January 2012
Highlights: ► Online control of the anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) during gait initiation was investigated. ► APAs were modified online when a body perturbation occurred during their executi...
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L. Mouchnino,
G. Robert,
H. Ruget,
J. Blouin,
M. Simoneau
et al.
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616-620
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Gait and menstrual cycle: Ovulating women use sexier gaits and walk slowly ahead of men
16 January 2012
Highlights: ► Gait and women’ walking were examined according to their menstrual cycle. ► The amount of time that women spent walking ahead a male was measured. ► The sexiness of their gaits recorded ...
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Nicolas Guéguen
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621-624
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Direction specific preserved limits of stability in early progressive supranuclear palsy: A dynamic posturographic study
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► Patients with PSP had impaired dynamic balance indices compared to controls. ► The overall limits of stability (LOS) was decreased in PSP compared to controls. ► In early PSP, the LOS wa...
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Mohan Ganesan,
Shaik Afsar Pasha,
Pramod Kumar Pal,
Ravi Yadav,
Anupam Gupta
et al.
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625-629
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Enhanced somatosensory information decreases postural sway in older people
16 January 2012
Highlights: ► We examined the effects of textured insole surfaces on changing postural sway of young and older people during standing. ► We tested people under conditions of vision, no vision, firm an...
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F. Qiu,
M.H. Cole,
K.W. Davids,
E.M. Hennig,
P.A. Silburn,
H. Netscher,
G.K. Kerr
et al.
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630-635
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Ambulatory measurement of the scapulohumeral rhythm: Intra- and inter-operator agreement of a protocol based on inertial and magnetic sensors
02 February 2012
Highlights: ► We developed a motion analysis protocol named ISEO for the ambulatory measure of the scapulohumeral rhythm. ► We assessed ISEO intra and inter-operator agreement involving 2 operators an...
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I. Parel,
A.G. Cutti,
G. Fiumana,
G. Porcellini,
G. Verni,
A.P. Accardo
et al.
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636-640
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Effects of explicit prioritization on dual task walking in patients with Parkinson's disease
20 February 2012
Highlights: ► We examined the effects of explicit prioritization on dual tasking during walking. ► Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and healthy older adult controls were tested. ► Task prioritiz...
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Galit Yogev-Seligmann,
Yael Rotem-Galili,
Ruth Dickstein,
Nir Giladi,
Jeffrey M. Hausdorff
et al.
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641-646
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Planar covariation of elevation angles in prosthetic gait
18 January 2012
Highlights: ► Kinematic strategies in transfemoral amputees were analyzed by planar covariation. ► The typical elliptic loop was preserved in prosthetic walking in both limbs. ► The orientation of the...
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F. Leurs,
A. Bengoetxea,
A.M. Cebolla,
C. De Saedeleer,
B. Dan,
G. Cheron
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647-652
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Time-of-day influences postural balance in older adults
05 March 2012
Highlights: ► Postural balance in older adults appear to be affected by time-of-day. ► Time-of-day should be controlled when assessing postural balance in research and clinical settings. ► Postural ba...
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M.G. Jorgensen,
M.S. Rathleff,
U. Laessoe,
P. Caserotti,
O.B.F. Nielsen,
P. Aagaard
et al.
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653-657
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Effects of age and pathology on stance modifications in response to increased postural threat
27 January 2012
Highlights: ► Potential of a physical threat to stability elevated postural anxiety. ► Trunk sway changes in response to elevated anxiety depended on age. ► Anxiety increased sway in young adults but ...
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James A. Shaw,
Leslie E. Stefanyk,
James S. Frank,
Mandar S. Jog,
Allan L. Adkin
et al.
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658-661
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Relation between risk of falling and postural sway complexity in diabetes
24 January 2012
Highlights: ► Older individuals with type 2 diabetes are at a high risk of falling than healthy people of a similar age. ► Persons at high risk of falling exhibited changes in postural motion compared...
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S. Morrison,
S.R. Colberg,
H.K. Parson,
A.I. Vinik
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662-668
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Progressive resistance training improves gait initiation in individuals with Parkinson's disease
24 January 2012
Highlights: ► Strength training (ST) may improve postural control in Parkinson's disease patients. ► Studied a 10-week ST program and biomechanical analysis of gait initiation (GI). ► ST subjects impr...
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Chris J. Hass,
Thomas A. Buckley,
Chris Pitsikoulis,
Ernest J. Barthelemy
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669-673
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Validation of an ear-worn sensor for gait monitoring using a force-plate instrumented treadmill
14 December 2011
Abstract: A force-plate instrumented treadmill (Hp Cosmos Gaitway) was used to validate the use of a miniaturised lightweight ear-worn sensor (7.4g) for gait monitoring. Thirty-four healthy subjects w...
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Louis Atallah,
Anatole Wiik,
Gareth G. Jones,
Benny Lo,
Justin P. Cobb,
Andrew Amis,
Guang-Zhong Yang
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674-676
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The influence of heel height on lower extremity kinematics and leg muscle activity during gait in young and middle-aged women
02 February 2012
Highlights: ► In young and middle-aged women muscle activity and lower limbs kinematics were assessed during gait in heeled shoes. ► Footwear of the stiletto type increases the leg muscle activity and...
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Anna Mika,
Łukasz Oleksy,
Piotr Mika,
Anna Marchewka,
Brian C. Clark
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677-680
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Compensatory balance reactions during forward and backward walking on a treadmill
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► Balance perturbations that oppose the direction of walking are expected to yield larger amplitude corrective reactions. ► We compared corrective balance reactions during forward and back...
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D.A.E. Bolton,
J.E. Misiaszek
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681-684
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Comparison of plantar pressure distribution in adolescent runners at low vs. high running velocity
28 December 2011
Highlights: ► The impact of running velocity on foot plantar patterns distribution has not been explored in adolescent distance runners. ► Relative loads under the medial and central forefoot regions ...
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François Fourchet,
Luke Kelly,
Cosmin Horobeanu,
Heiko Loepelt,
Redha Taiar,
Grégoire P. Millet
et al.
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685-687
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Cell phones change the way we walk
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► While walking and using a cell phone is common, effects on gait are unclear. ► We investigated if walking errors occur when talking or texting on a cell phone. ► Gait velocity is reduced...
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Eric M. Lamberg,
Lisa M. Muratori
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688-690
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The effects of word length, articulation, oral-motor movement, and lexicality on gait: A pilot study
09 January 2012
Highlights: ► It is possible to deconstruct a verbal task to examine motoric, articulatory, and lexical demands. ► Gait seems to be most affected by the motoric demands of speaking. ► Articulatory and...
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K.L. Davie,
J.E. Oram Cardy,
J.D. Holmes,
M. Gagnon,
A. Hyde,
M.E. Jenkins,
A.M. Johnson
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691-693
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