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Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke Patients Walk Significantly Better With Neural Stimulation

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2017

Researchers improve the ability to walk in patients with multiple sclerosis and stroke survivors with the help of functional electrical stimulation.... Read More...

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How Walking Benefits the Brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2017

Researchers report on the neurological benefits of talking a walk.... Read More...

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Can Virtual Reality Help Us Prevent Falls in the Elderly and Others?

Neuroscience NewsApril 20, 2017

Virtual reality system may help to detect and reverse balance impairments, researchers report.... Read More...

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Walking is Bound Hand and Foot

Neuroscience NewsNovember 17, 2016

Researchers have identified subpopulations of neurons in the spinal cord that help coordinate the movement of the arms and legs to ensure a stable body posture during locomotion.... Read More...

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One Small Step for Babies, One Giant Leap for Mankind

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2016

Understanding how babies learn to walk may help to improve rehabilitation treatments for those with cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries.... Read More...

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Implanted Neuroprosthesis Improves Ability to Walk in Stroke Patient

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2016

Researchers report a surgically implanted neuroprosthetic devices that coordinates the activity hip, knee and ankle muscles led to improved walking speed and distance for a patient with limited mobility following a stroke.... Read More...

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First Peek Into the Brain of a Freely Walking Fruit Fly

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2016

According to a new study, researchers have developed a technique for imaging brain activity in a freely walking fruit fly.... Read More...

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Social Clubs Fill Gap in Alzheimer’s Support

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2016

A new study reports social clubs could help empower people with early onset Alzheimer's.... Read More...

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Slow Walking Speed in Elderly Could Signal Hallmark of Alzheimer’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2015

According to a new study, slow walking speed may signify a build up of amyloid plaques in elderly people, even if they do not have other symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Formation of New Blood Vessels May Account for Walking and Balance Problems in Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2015

Researchers report the angiogenesis in the brain could be a cause of some of the intractable walking and balance difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Tuning on the Move: New Technology Refines Movement of Powered Prosthetics Automatically

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 28, 2015

Researchers have developed new software that allows powered prosthetics to automatically tune themselves, making the limbs more functionally useful.... Read More...

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Ability to Walk Restored for Man Paralyzed for Five Years

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 23, 2015

Researchers use direct brain control to allow a man paralyzed for five years to walk again.... Read More...

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