A5010446802- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Chaos control and synchronization
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
University of Manitoba
2016-2025
Goal-oriented, task-specific training has been shown to improve function; however, it can be difficult maintain patient interest. This report describes a rehabilitation protocol for the maintenance of balance in short-sitting position following spinal cord and head injuries by use center-of-pressure-controlled video game-based tool. The scientific justification selected treatment is discussed.Three adults were treated: 1 young adult with spina bifida (T10 L1-L2), middle-aged complete...
Background. Gait disorders, a highly prevalent condition in older adults, are associated with several adverse health consequences. analysis allows qualitative and quantitative assessments of gait that improves the understanding mechanisms disorders choice interventions. This manuscript aims 1) to give consensus guidance for clinical spatiotemporal based on recorded footfalls adults aged 65 years over, 2) provide reference values parameters healthy free cognitive impairment multi-morbidities....
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects two exercise programs on balance performance in patients with chronic peripheral vestibular dysfunction and assess whether these induce adaptive modifications vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR). Patients were randomly assigned one groups. (1) Those Rehab (Reh) group (n = 11) received a comprehensive program that consisted retraining goal-directed eye-head exercises under combinations varied visual somatosensory sensory conditions. 45-minute...
Poor balance control, mobility restrictions, and fall injuries are serious problems for many older adults.The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new dynamic standing assessment test identifying individuals at risk falling in group community-dwelling adults.This cross-sectional observational 72 adults who were receiving rehabilitation geriatric day hospital.A Dynamic Balance Assessment (DBA) protocol developed based on the concept Sensory Organization Test Clinical Interaction Balance....
Sample entropy (SampEn) has been used to quantify the regularity or predictability of human gait signals. There are studies on appropriate use this measure for inter-stride spatio-temporal variables. However, sensitivity preprocessing signal and variant values template size (m), tolerance (r), sampling rate not studied when applied "whole" Whole signals entire time series data obtained from force inertial sensors. This study systematically investigates SampEn center pressure displacement in...
Background Children with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as cerebral palsy (CP), often experience motor impairments in manual dexterity, which hinder daily tasks and social interactions. Traditional rehabilitation methods require repetitive task practice, can be difficult for children to sustain due low engagement. Game-based devices robots offer a promising alternative by combining therapy digital play, improving motivation compliance. However, many systems fail incorporate actual object...
The objective of this exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to provide evidence for the feasibility and therapeutic value a novel game-based dual-task balance exercise program in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Twenty CP were recruited into two groups: (a) conventional training group (CG) (b) experimental (XG), which received (DT) program. Both groups their respective therapy programs 12 weeks at frequency three sessions per week. Semi-structured interviews parents qualitative...
Disease or damage of the vestibular sense organs cause a range distressing symptoms and functional problems that could include loss balance, gaze instability, disorientation, dizziness. A novel computer-based rehabilitation system with therapeutic gaming application has been developed. This method allows different head movement exercises to be coupled wide inexpensive, commercial computer games. It can used in standing, thus graded balance demands using sponge pad incorporated into program....
Entropy measures have been widely used to quantify the complexity of theoretical and experimental dynamical systems. In this paper, value using entropy characterize human locomotion is demonstrated based on their construct validity, predictive validity in a simple model walking convergent an study. Results show that four five considered increase meaningfully with increased probability falling passive bipedal walker model. The same also experienced statistically significant increases response...
Quantized dynamical entropy (QDE) has recently been proposed as a new measure to quantify the complexity of systems with purpose offering better computational efficiency. This paper further investigates viability this method using five different human gait signals. These signals are recorded while normal walking and performing secondary tasks among two age groups (young older groups). The results compared outcomes previously established sample (SampEn) for same We also study how analyzing...
Background Dual tasking (i.e., concurrent performance of motor and cognitive task) is significantly impaired in older adults with mild impairment (OAwMCI) compared to cognitively intact (CIOA) has been associated increased fall risk. task studies have primarily examined volitionally driven events, the effects on reactive balance control ability recover from unexpected threats) are unexplored. We effect tasks OAwMCI CIOA. Methods Adults >55 years were included completed Montreal...
In this paper, a feedforward backpropagation neural network model is developed to estimate the resultant center of mass (COM) trajectory in sagittal plane. The COM one primary outputs human postural control system, and indicative system's stability. However, currently available systems that calculate are not clinically available, making it difficult widely assess balance problems. inputs paper obtained using equipment inexpensive, easy use portable. results indicate models show promising for...
The center of foot pressure (COP) is a commonly used output measure the postural control system as it indicative systems stability. A dense piece foam, i.e., sponge, can be to emulate random environmental conditions that distort ground reaction forces received and interpreted by cutaneous sensors in feet; thus introducing uncertainty into system. In this paper, density size sponge was selected such subject's weight did not cause full compression. general, COP measured from bottom sponge. As...
Abstract Background Significant restriction in the ability to participate home, work and community life results from pain, fatigue, joint damage, stiffness reduced range of motion muscle strength people with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis hand. With modest evidence on therapeutic effectiveness conventional hand exercises, a task-oriented training program via real object manipulations has been developed for arthritis. An innovative, computer-based gaming platform that allows broad...
Background: It is difficult to engage young children with cerebral palsy (CP) in repetitive, tedious therapy. As such, there a need for innovative approaches and tools motivate these children. We developed the low-cost, computer game-based rehabilitation platform CGR that combines fine manipulation gross movement exercises attention planning game activities appropriate CP. Objective: The objective of this study provide evidence therapeutic value improve upper extremity (UE) motor function...
In this paper, an interactive tool, including three computer games controlled via the center of foot pressure (COP) trajectory biofeedback, was designed to aid in balance for rehabilitating persons with disorders. The interact real-time Vista Medical Force Sensitive Applications software and mat. main goal research employ attractive motivational learning techniques, using equipment that is available a large population, increase volume exercise practice retain patient's attention....