Mediolateral postural stability when carrying asymmetric loads during stair negotiation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103057
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess postural stability in the medial-lateral (ML) direction when carrying unilateral and bilateral loads during stair negotiation. Twenty-four healthy young adults were instructed to ascend and descend a… read more here.
Keywords: loads stair; ttc; stability; stair negotiation ... See more keywords
Stair negotiation in women with fibromyalgia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008364
Abstract: Abstract Walking up and down stairs is a common and important activity of daily living. Women with fibromyalgia often show a reduced ability to perform this task. The objective of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: women fibromyalgia; stair; impact fibromyalgia; stair negotiation ... See more keywords
Robotic body weight support enables safe stair negotiation in compliance with basic locomotor principles
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DOI: 10.1186/s12984-019-0631-8
Abstract: BackgroundAfter a neurological injury, mobility focused rehabilitation programs intensively train walking on treadmills or overground. However, after discharge, quite a few patients are not able to independently negotiate stairs, a real-world task with high physical… read more here.
Keywords: weight support; stair negotiation; support; body weight ... See more keywords
Stair negotiation made easier using novel interactive energy-recycling assistive stairs
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179637
Abstract: Here we show that novel, energy-recycling stairs reduce the amount of work required for humans to both ascend and descend stairs. Our low-power, interactive, and modular steps can be placed on existing staircases, storing energy… read more here.
Keywords: energy recycling; stair negotiation; work; energy ... See more keywords