Marg Turner has been living with Parkinson’s disease for 25 years. “Not an anniversary you hope to celebrate,” said the 83-year-old from Toronto. Starting about 10 years ago, she had trouble getting ...

Parkinson's disease patients, including Toowoomba man Clark Hoey, often experience what doctors describe as "freezing of gait", literally stopping in their tracks for seconds at a time. The condition ...

Researchers have found a new way to help Parkinson’s disease patients by using a simulated virtual reality environment to help those suffering from the phenomenon known as “freezing of gait” (FOG).

Shoe that provides laser light mediated guidance for Parkinson’s disease patients prevents falls and earns student designer an award at Bafta. Laser shoe designed to prevent Parkinson’s sufferers from ...

Sometimes, Marg Turner, who has Parkinson's disease, knows where she wants to walk and how to take a step, but her feet feel "nailed to the floor." ...

The word gait refers to the movement you use to walk or run. Walking is a complex series of movements that requires your brain, bones, and muscles to work together, with help from your heart and lungs ...

Abnormal gait or a walking abnormality is when a person is unable to walk in a typical way. This may be due to injuries, underlying conditions, or issues with the legs and feet. Walking may seems to ...

An antalgic gait is a disruption in a person’s walking pattern that’s usually caused by pain. In an antalgic gait, the phase when you stand is shorter than when you swing the other leg forward to take ...