Gait is the locomotion attained through the movement of limbs and gait analysis examines
the patterns (normal/abnormal) depending on the gait cycle. It contributes to the …

Training to run is not straightforward since without proper personalised supervision and
planning, people will not improve their performance and will increase the risk of injuries …

This study aimed to identify the optimal features of gait parameters to predict the fall risk
level in older adults. The study included 746 older adults (age: 63–89 years). Gait tests (20 …

Amidst the swift progression of microelectronics and Internet of Things technology, wearable
devices are gradually gaining ground in the domains of human health monitoring. Recently …

Stroke is one of the most significant causes of permanent functional impairment and severe
motor disability. Hemiplegia or hemiparesis are common consequences of the acute event …

The accurate and reliable assessment of gait parameters is assuming an important role,
especially in the perspective of designing new therapeutic and rehabilitation strategies for …

This paper presents a trajectory generation algorithm for a three-dimensional (3D) biped
robot that can adjust the center of mass (CoM) according to the environment. We adopt a …

Substantial evidence demonstrates that falls in older adults are leading causes of fatal and
non-fatal injuries and lead to negative impacts on the quality of life in the aging population …

The question of how the inverted position of a pendulum can be stabilized is of fundamental
importance for understanding human balancing tasks. Applications range from postural …

Background Walking speed is reduced with aging. However, it is not certain whether the
reduced walking speed is associated with physical and coordination fitness. This study …