Welcome to a world where shapes come alive and transform in mesmerizing ways! In this blog post, we will delve into the captivating concept of kinetic shapes, as presented in Handzic’s research paper titled “Kinetic Shapes” (2014). While the paper...
Have you ever wondered how athletes glide across the field with grace or how dancers seem to defy gravity with their elegant leaps? The answer lies in the fascinating world of passive dynamics. In a groundbreaking research paper titled “Passive Dynamics,”...
Introduction Gait abnormalities can significantly impact a person’s mobility and overall quality of life. Rehabilitation is crucial for individuals with such conditions to regain their independence and improve their gait patterns. This paper introduces a...
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift towards telehealth practices in rehabilitation. A study explores the feasibility of using telehealth to deliver gait treatment using a wearable gait device, the iStride device, to stroke survivors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the...
Previous studies have shown that walking on a split-belt treadmill can improve walking patterns after stroke. However, these improvements are only temporarily retained once individuals transition to walking over ground. Researchers hypothesize that longer-lasting...
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, which can damage brain cells. Stroke can cause a variety of physical and cognitive impairments, including paralysis, difficulty speaking, and...