Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as a promising tool for studying and
rehabilitating gait and balance impairments in people with Parkinson disease (PD) as it …

Falls are a major determinant of poor quality of life, immobilization, and reduced life
expectancy in people affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) and in older adults more …

Rehabilitation is considered as an adjuvant to pharmacological and surgical treatments for
Parkinson's disease (PD) to maximize functional ability and minimize secondary …

Recent technologic advancements have enabled the creation of portable, low-cost, and
unobtrusive sensors with tremendous potential to alter the clinical practice of rehabilitation …

Automaticity is a hallmark feature of walking in adults who are healthy and well-functioning.
In the context of walking,“automaticity” refers to the ability of the nervous system to …

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder impacting
everyday function and quality of life. Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in improving …

Progressive loss of the ascending dopaminergic projection in the basal ganglia is a
fundamental pathological feature of Parkinson's disease. Studies in animals and humans …

Exoskeletons can enhance human mobility, but we still know little about why they are
effective. For example, we do not know the relative importance of training, how much is …

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is best managed
by a combination of medication and regular physiotherapy. In this context, virtual reality (VR) …

Previous research has noted that music can improve gait in several pathological conditions,
including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and stroke. Current research into …