Dissecting the distinctive walk of disease

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - 12:00 in Health & Medicine

Older adults diagnosed with brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease often feel a loss of independence because of their lack of mobility and difficulty walking. To better understand and improve these mobility issues -- and detect them sooner -- scientists are working toward building a more advanced motion test that addresses a wider range of walking patterns and movements.

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