Perturbation-based balance training: Principles, mechanisms and implementation in clinical practice
C McCrum, TS Bhatt, MHG Gerards… - Frontiers in sports and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Since the mid-2000s, perturbation-based balance training has been gaining interest as an
efficient and effective way to prevent falls in older adults. It has been suggested that this task …
efficient and effective way to prevent falls in older adults. It has been suggested that this task …
Latest research trends in gait analysis using wearable sensors and machine learning: A systematic review
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 …
the patterns (normal/abnormal) depending on the gait cycle. It contributes to the …
A systematic review of gait perturbation paradigms for improving reactive step** responses and falls risk among healthy older adults
C McCrum, MHG Gerards, K Karamanidis… - European review of …, 2017 - Springer
Background Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults and most often occur
during walking. While strength and balance training moderately improve falls risk, training …
during walking. While strength and balance training moderately improve falls risk, training …
Neuromuscular adjustments of gait associated with unstable conditions
A compact description of coordinated muscle activity is provided by the factorization of
electromyographic (EMG) signals. With the use of this approach, it has consistently been …
electromyographic (EMG) signals. With the use of this approach, it has consistently been …
Repeated-slip training: an emerging paradigm for prevention of slip-related falls among older adults
Falls frequently cause injury-related hospitalization or death among older adults. This article
reviews a new conceptual framework on dynamic stability and weight support in reducing …
reviews a new conceptual framework on dynamic stability and weight support in reducing …
Onset timing of treadmill belt perturbations influences stability during walking
Split-belt treadmills have become popular tools for investigating stability during walking by
using belt accelerations to induce slip-like perturbations. While the onset timing of …
using belt accelerations to induce slip-like perturbations. While the onset timing of …
Motor patterns during walking on a slippery walkway
G Cappellini, YP Ivanenko… - Journal of …, 2010 - journals.physiology.org
Friction and gravity represent two basic physical constraints of terrestrial locomotion that
affect both motor patterns and the biomechanics of bipedal gait. To provide insights into the …
affect both motor patterns and the biomechanics of bipedal gait. To provide insights into the …
Reactive responses of the arms increase the Margins of Stability and decrease center of mass dynamics during a slip perturbation
Although reactive arm motions are important in recovering from a slip event, the
biomechanical influences of upper extremity motions during slip** are not clear. The …
biomechanical influences of upper extremity motions during slip** are not clear. The …
Generalization of gait adaptation for fall prevention: from moveable platform to slippery floor
A person's ability to transfer the acquired improvements in the control of center of mass
(COM) state stability to slips induced in everyday conditions can have profound theoretical …
(COM) state stability to slips induced in everyday conditions can have profound theoretical …
Constraining the arms during a slip perturbation results in a higher fall frequency in young adults
Slip and fall incidents are a major health concern. Although studies have reported the
mechanical benefits of upper extremity responses during a slip to regain balance, it is not …
mechanical benefits of upper extremity responses during a slip to regain balance, it is not …