Research team proposes mathematical model that examines multiple walking patterns and movements in adults older than 65
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 10:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Older adults diagnosed with brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease often feel a loss of independence because of their lack of mobility and difficulty walking. To better understand and improve these mobility issues—and detect them sooner—a University of Pittsburgh multidisciplinary research team is working toward building a more advanced motion test that addresses a wider range of walking patterns and movements.