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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"gait performance"”.
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The effect of visual environmental distraction on gait performance in children
… to identify the effect of visual distraction on gait parameters in children, describe the role of walking experience in the management of a visual distraction while walking, and explore the relationship between performance in standardized testing and management of visual distraction while …
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STRENGTH TRAINING AFTER STROKE: EFFECTS ON MUSCLE FUNCTION, GAIT PERFORMANCE AND PERCEIVED PARTICIPATION
… effects of strength training on muscle function, gait performance and perceived participation in subjects with chronic mild to moderate post-stroke hemiparesis. A main impairment after stroke is reduced muscle strength. This post-stroke weakness is a major contributor to mobility limitations, …
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The influence of a hip extension strengthening programme on gait performance in individuals following stroke
Gait difficulties experienced by individuals following a stroke may be related to the commonly observed reduced hip extension in the stance phase of gait. The aim of this initial exploratory study was to evaluate the effects of a home-based strengthening programme on hip muscle strength and gait …
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The effect of freeze dried whole blueberries on pain, gait performance and inflammation in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
… of freeze dried whole blueberries on pain, gait performance and inflammation in individuals with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: A total of 63 men and women with symptomatic knee OA were recruited and randomized into either a treatment group (blueberry group) or placebo group, …
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Gait analysis techniques to understand the effect of a hip strength improving program on lower-limb amputees
… training program would improve amputees’ gait performance. An additional aim of the study was to determine if the training program was sufficient to enable lower-limb amputees to run. To assess potential changes in walking gait biomechanics as a consequence of the hip strengthening …
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The Influence of Dopaminergic Medication on Gait and Balance Automaticity and Nonlinear Regularity in Parkinson’s Disease
Dual-tasking studies have shown that gait and balance automaticity in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is significantly diminished. It is also well accepted that dopaminergic medication improves single-task gait and some aspects of balance. Yet, how dopaminergic medication influences gait and balance …
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The Impact of High-Cadence Cycling on Overground Running Performance in Recreational Runners
… has been shown to influence subsequent running performance and gait performance by increasing cadence and reducing work rate when cycling prior to running. However, most of this work has focused on triathletes and older adults. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the acute …
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A descriptive study on three Icelandic horses measuring differences in vertical asymmetry during trot in a straight line and in a circle between two saddle placements using an objective gait analysis system
… believed to enhance shoulder freedom and overall gait performance, but there is very limited scientific evidence that supports this belief. This study aimed to explore if and how two different saddle positions affect symmetry in trot in three Icelandic horses, using an IMU-based objective gait …
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Design of an Ankle Exoskeleton Employing Dual Action Plantarflexion Assistance and Gait Progression Detection
… prototype supporting ankle plantarflexion during gait was developed under a design approach that seeks to optimize actuator performance. The actuation system featured in this prototype consists of a custom dual-action linear actuator that can provide mechanical assistance to both ankles via a …
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Millipede-Inspired Locomotion for Rumen Monitoring through Remotely Operated Vehicle
… on adopting approaches that results in improved gait performance with respect to stability, velocity, cost-of-transport, and ability to navigate uneven surface terrains. In order to operate in the rumen environment, the locomotion mechanism should have the ability to handle large frictional and …
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Physical activity in persons with late effects of polio
… limitations and participation restrictions (gait performance, self-reported limitations in walking and fear of falling). The variance in physical activity was moderately explained by the assessed impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. Overall the participants had a …
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Development and Analysis of Linkage-based Overground Gait Rehabilitation Robots
… motor deficits and ultimately reduced gait performance. In order to regain or improve motor function, stroke patients will undergo rehabilitation. Current rehabilitation techniques are labour-intensive and time-consuming for both the therapist and the patient. Therefore, not all …
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Evaluation of a pneumatic ankle-foot orthosis: portability and functionality
… ankle-foot orthosis (PPAFO) in persons with gait impairment due to Multiple Sclerosis. First, in Chapter 2, we address the state of portable powered pneumatic power sources. Specifically, we evaluated the use of compressed gas tanks with carbon dioxide or nitrogen as fuel. A test bench model …
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Assessing the Effects of Exoskeleton Use on Balance and Postural Stability
… on level walking, BSE use caused an increase in gait step width and gait variability, and decrease in the margin of stability. BSE use with high supportive torque led to adapted gait patterns in early-stance phase. Hip range of motion and peak hip flexion velocity also decreased, and participants …
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The effect of functional electrical stimulation of the abdominal muscles on motor performance and activity of the trunk in patients with stroke: A pilot study
… improvements in functioning in general, and in gait performance specifically, have been found following the application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in the lower limbs in patients with stroke (1,2). Theoretically, FES could confer the same benefits if utilised on the trunk to …