Quick responses to a loss of balance or “automatic postural responses”(APRs) are critical for
fall prevention. The addition of a distracting task—dual-tasking (DT), typically worsens …

Background: The risk for an unexpected fall can be due to increasing age, health conditions,
and loss of cognitive, sensory, or musculoskeletal functions. Falls have personal and …

This study examined motor skill learning using a weight-bearing and cognitive-motor dual-
task that incorporated unexpected perturbations and measurements of cognitive function …

Background Maintaining dynamic balance is an essential task during walking, with foot-
placement playing a critical role. Dual-task studies analyzing steady-state walking with …

We evaluated the effects of engaging in extemporaneous speech in healthy young adults
while they walked in a virtual environment meant to elicit low or high levels of mobility …

The Performance Index (P-Index) is a measure for evaluating mobility-related dual-task
performance in older adults. The identification of specific clinicodemographic factors …

Background Most of older adults' falls are related to inefficient balance recovery after an
unexpected loss of balance, ie, postural perturbation. Effective balance recovery responses …

During walking, attuning the heel contact to the external cueing is attentional and physical
demanding. Based on this point of view, this is a preliminary study conducted for identifying …

The purpose of this study was to compare the difference in the accuracy of gait events
between young and older adults during metronomic walking by auditory cueing …

A broad understanding of motor control has been achieved through research performed on
upper extremity reaching, walking on level ground, and static balance. Though invaluable …