Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease, now affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, yet clinicians still face huge challenges in tracking its severity and ...

According to a new study linking body movement patterns and health, Japanese children walk differently from those in other countries. The study, which was recently published in the journal “Scientific ...

An in-home wireless device that monitors movements and gait speed of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) could allow clinicians to monitor disease progression using a type of "human radar," a new ...

HONOLULU — Virtual reality (VR) may help clinicians better assess gait disturbances, including freezing of gait (FOG), in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Using a “Virtual Gait Lab” system, ...

Bradykinesia is a progressive movement symptom commonly found in people with Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Lewy body dementia. In the United States, up to 79% of people with Parkinson ...

Aging can impair people's ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One method for improving motor skills for walking is through training or ...