In this study, a wearable inertial measurement unit system was introduced to assess patients
via the Berg balance scale (BBS), a clinical test for balance assessment. For this purpose …

In clinical practice and research, innovative digital technologies have been proposed for the
characterization of neuromuscular and movement disorders through objective measures …

Accurate assessment of Parkinson's disease (PD) ON and OFF states in the usual
environment is essential for tailoring optimal treatments. Wearables facilitate measurements …

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant represents an appropriate treatment for motor
symptoms typical of Parkinson's Disease (PD). However, little attention has been given to …

Featured Application Gait smoothness assessment, particularly concerning age-related
changes, could offer a valuable clinical tool. The findings indicate the potential utility of gait …

The increasing average age emphasizes the importance of gait analysis in elderly
populations. Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) represent a suitable wearable technology for …

The number of elderly people has increased as life expectancy increases. As muscle
strength decreases with aging, it is easy to feel tired while walking, which is an activity of …

Pisa syndrome is one of the possible postural deformities associated with Parkinson's
disease and it is clinically defined as a sustained lateral bending of the trunk. Some previous …

The increasing average age of the population emphasizes the strong correlation between
cognitive decline and gait disorders of elderly people. Wearable technologies such as …