Background Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a genetic disease characterized by
progressive muscle weakness leading to a complex combination of postural instability, foot …

Objective: To determine if persons with chronic stroke and decreased hip and knee flexion
during swing can walk with improved swing-phase kinematics when the task demands …

Trip-related falls are a significant concern for older adults and gait-impaired individuals as
they can lead to severe injuries, hospitalizations and negatively impact the quality of life. A …

Embora já existam fortes evidências a respeito da queda, suas causas e consequências na
população idosa, a importância de investigar outros eventos associados a mesma, como as …

Elderly people, especially walking disabilities, have an increased risk of falling and
consequently injuring themselves. They need to be prevented from falling to maintain their …

Increased falls risk is prevalent among stroke survivors with gait impairments. Tripping is the
leading cause of falls and it is highly associated with mid-swing Minimum Foot Clearance …

Background To step over an unexpected obstacle, individuals adapt gait; they adjust step
length in the anterior-posterior direction prior to the obstacle and minimum toe clearance …

Introducing perturbations on a self-paced treadmill allows participants to experience
uncertain environments without restricting their ability to continuously change their walking …

Objective: To explore the effects of functional electrical stimulation and functional mid
frequency electrical stimulation on lower limb function and balance function in stroke …

Background Falls-related injuries are particularly serious for older people, causing pain,
reduced community engagement and associated medical costs. Tripping is the leading …