It is well known that balance control is affected by aging, neurological and orthopedic
conditions. Poor balance control during gait and postural maintenance are associated with …

This study aimed to clarify the influence of various speeding strategies (ie adjustments of
cadence and stride length) on external joint moments. This study investigated the gait of 52 …

Background Inclined treadmills or static ramp constructions can be used to investigate
downhill gait in a standardised laboratory condition. There is a lack of information how the …

Using wearable robotics to modulate step width in normal walking for enhanced
mediolateral balance has not been demonstrated in the field. We designed a bilateral hip …

This study aims to improve our understanding of gait initiation mechanisms and the lower-
limb joint mechanical energy contributions. Healthy subjects were instructed to initiate gait …

Freezing of gait (FOG) is a sudden episodic inability to produce effective stepping despite
the intention to walk. It typically occurs during gait initiation (GI) or modulation and may lead …

Background Individuals with lower limb amputation commonly exhibit large gait asymmetries
that are associated with secondary health issues. It has been shown that they are capable of …

Despite the abundant literature on obstacle crossing in humans, the question of how the
central nervous system (CNS) controls postural stability during gait initiation with the goal to …

Background Gait impairment is a pivotal feature of parkinsonian syndromes and increased
gait variability is associated with postural instability and a higher risk of falls. Objectives We …

This chapter explores mechanisms that control goal-directed steps for the purpose of
reorienting the body or initiating gait. A key issue concerns the control of balance. We argue …