Walkers and canes can be lifesavers for older people, but a new study highlights the downside of using them without training. “A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids . . . they ...

A fascinating new study suggests clinicians may be able to accurately diagnose whether cognitively impaired patients are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia by studying their ...

The way you walk, something you likely perform automatically thousands of times daily, contains a wealth of information about your overall health. Gait analysis, once primarily the domain of elite ...

Gait disorders manifest themselves in various ways: One walks with small tripping steps, another drags a leg while walking. In one case, a foot does not roll over the sole of the foot, and in another, ...

Taking inspiration from the traditional cane, a team of researchers from Columbia Engineering in New York has come up with a LiDAR-enabled robotic assistant which offers light-touch support for the ...