There are many types of respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. Smoking and exposure to certain substances are common risk factors. Respiratory diseases are conditions ...

Evaluating human gait and posture is a clinically effective method for the early diagnosis of diseases involving gait afflictions, such as adult spinal deformity (ASD). Researchers at University of ...

Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide. Although various pharmacological, surgical, and ...

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, ...

HONOLULU — Adding intermittent theta-burst trans-spinal magnetic stimulation to treadmill training is safe and improves gait and other motor symptoms in adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD), new ...

For patients with Parkinson's disease, changes in their ability to walk can be dramatic. “Parkinson’s gait,” as it is often called, can include changes in step length and asymmetry between legs. This ...