Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

This article presents a review of the methods used in recognition and analysis of the human
gait from three different approaches: image processing, floor sensors and sensors placed on …

Falls are one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in older adults. Every year, an
estimated 30–40% of patients over the age of 65 will fall at least once. Falls lead to …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of most disabling disorders of the central nervous system.
The motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease: shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement …

Abstract In this paper we present a review of the most current avenues of research into
Kinect-based elderly care and stroke rehabilitation systems to provide an overview of the …

Objectives First, to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)–based
telerehabilitation program in the balance recovery of individuals with hemiparesis after …

Control of balance is complex and involves maintaining postures, facilitating movement, and
recovering equilibrium. Balance control consists of controlling the body center of mass over …

Background Disorders of posture, gait, and balance in Parkinson's disease (PD) are
common and debilitating. This MDS‐commissioned task force assessed clinimetric …

Falls are common health events that cause discomfort and disability for older adults and
stress for caregivers. Using the case of an older man who has experienced multiple falls and …

Objectives There is a recent consensus proposal of “cognitive frailty” defined by the
presence of both physical frailty and cognitive impairment in the absence of dementia. The …