A5049719530- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Sports Performance and Training
- Solar Radiation and Photovoltaics
- Sports Dynamics and Biomechanics
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Wilfrid Laurier University
2014-2025
University of Toronto
2011-2023
University Health Network
2019-2023
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
2010-2023
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
2016-2022
American Physical Therapy Association
2020
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2017
Hudson Institute
2017
University College London
2013
University of Pennsylvania
2013
Background. One of the more pervasive effects aging is loss cutaneous sensation, which appears to correlate with impaired postural control and increased risk falling. This study examined potential for compensating destabilizing reduced sensitivity by placing a raised edge underneath perimeter plantar foot surface, so as facilitate sensation from stability boundaries base support. Methods. The main experiment involved 14 healthy older adults (aged 65–73) selected because they were known,...
Background. Age-related loss of foot-sole cutaneous sensation is very common and associated with impaired balance control. This study investigated the effect a balance-enhancing insole (designed to facilitate sensation) on lateral gait stability evaluated its effectiveness in daily life. Methods. Forty community-dwelling older adults (age 65–75) moderate (unrelated neuropathy) were fitted same model walking shoes. Half participants assigned, at random, wear shoes facilitatory for 12 weeks;...
Skin sensory input from the foot soles is coupled with vestibular to facilitate body orientation in a gravitational environment. Anecdotal observations suggest that sole skin becomes hypersensitive following space flight. The veritable level of sensitivity and its impact on postural disequilibrium observed post flight have not been documented. astronauts (n = 11) was measured as vibration perception at great toe, fifth metatarsal heel. Frequencies targeted four classes receptors: 3 25 Hz for...
Cutaneous feedback plays a large role in the reflexive activation of muscle activity (Ia stretch reflex) generating postural responses during planned gait termination. As mechanisms to induce cutaneous afferent volley have been limited electrical stimulation, it remains unknown if mechanical stimuli can modulate reflex (SR) excitability. The purpose this study was examine effect adding inputs on modulating SR perturbed Thirty young adults completed walking trials when platform unexpectedly...
Purpose: To describe research evidence supporting clinical recommendations for ankle-foot orthotic (AFO) prescription and examine common limitations in current among individuals with stroke cerebral palsy. Method: Three databases one journal website were searched articles reporting AFO interventions on gait functional mobility outcome measures participants or The International Society Prosthetics Orthotics (ISPO) best practice from consensus conferences reviewed. Data extracted the include...
Study Design. Laboratory experiment. Objective. To compare the efficacy of different head immobilization techniques during motion simulating ambulance transport. Background. A significant number neurologic injuries associated with cervical spine fractures arise or are aggravated emergency extrication patient Previous studies have not addressed effect on passive that could occur across neck Methods. Three head-immobilization methods were compared in six healthy young adults by using a...