Taking a fall Nov 5, 2008
There are other causes that may not be as apparent, such as problems with gait, balance and muscle function that come with age and affects those above 65 ... Then there is the gait velocity test, where a person is required to walk normally for 4m, and if the she or he walks less than one metre per second, it shows a high risk of functional decline, which is related to falls and fractures ... Correction of vision and minimising the dosage of drugs combined with muscle, gait and balance training... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The Possibilities in Hypnosis, Where the Patient Has the Power Nov 4, 2008
Almost immediately, he reported, not only did the woman s depression ease, but her gait and speech improved markedly. He explained that for many patients the medical problem is so complex that specific directions and commands may be ineffective. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Saugus chiropractor is masseur to the racetrack set Oct 30, 2008
Case in point: through neck adjustments Goldberg has triggered tremendous improvements in a dog from Lynn that suffers from Wobbler Disease, a condition of the cervical vertebrae that causes an unsteady gait and makes the animal appear to be drunk. Future plans. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Clues to Help Explain the Frequency of Injuries Oct 30, 2008
Those who get it often have a characteristic gait, she said. The runners tend to strike the ground hard with their heel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New Survey Highlights People with Parkinson's and Caregivers' Needs Oct 29, 2008
Recent studies have shown that stretching, strengthening, and balance training may improve gait, speed, balance, and participation in activities of daily living, and regular exercise can help people with PD stay more flexible, improve posture, and make overall movement easier ... Symptoms include tremor, muscle rigidity, slowed motion, shuffling gait, and a loss of facial expression. (Pekin Times, IL)
'Go Fish' project goes ahead -- despite huge cuts elsewhere Oct 28, 2008
Go Fish project goes ahead despite huge cuts elsewhere. Governor s $23 million fishing tourism center in Perry is criticized. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Langer Inc. Announces Sale of Langer Orthotics Business Oct 27, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) (``Langer'' or the ``Company'') today announced the sale of substantially all of the operating assets related to its Langer branded custom orthotics and related products business to an affiliate of The Orthotic Group, a leading manufacturer of prescription custom foot orthotics, orthotic footwear and gait analysis equipment headquartered in Markham, Ontario. The Company's Deer Park, NY facility as well as its sales office in... (Primezone Releases)
Evaluating functions to prevent falls Oct 25, 2008
v Gait and coordination. v Change in blood pressure or heart rate when rising. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
With retirement, Lute Olson's dynasty at UA comes to an end Oct 24, 2008
A coach's final ride into the sunset should be a leisurely gait, not a series of angry bucks and sudden halts. Lute Olson's brilliant coaching career, which came to a sudden end when he announced his retirement Thursday, will not be remembered without an unflattering footnote. (AZCentral -- News)
struck in the face by a wire Oct 23, 2008
If I had been traveling at a faster gait, the wire could easily have unseated me or worse, snapped my neck. Even if riding at a slow walk, my horse could have spooked, throwing me and causing serious injury. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Many holes in disclosure of nominees' health Oct 20, 2008
McCain's difficulty raising his arms and his sometimes awkward gait are remnants of severe, untreated injuries he suffered in Vietnam. McCain, a navy pilot, broke both arms and his right knee when his jet was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967. (International Herald Tribune)
Fine Balance: Class Of Spinal Cord Neurons Makes Sure That Sides Of Body Don't Get Ahead Of One Other Oct 19, 2008
Since the activity of the motor neurons determines how much the muscle contracts and for how long, the researchers wanted to know how this irregular activity pattern of motor neurons influences the gait of mice strolling down a walkway. Taking advantage of the so-called AlstR/AL system, which was developed by Salk researcher Edward M. Callaway, Ph. (Science Daily)
Understanding Transverse Myelitis Oct 17, 2008
Other symptoms include weakness, muscle spasms, fever, loss of appetite, gait disturbances including stumbling and dragging feet, numbness and tingling of the feet, toes and legs, and difficult urination. Symptoms may progress causing a syndrome called transverse sensorimotor myelopathy. (Suite101.com)
Gambling on Gait Oct 16, 2008
Gary Gait left professional lacrosse two seasons ago as the game's all time leading scorer ... Rochester sent 2007 1st round draft pick Andrew Potter and two future number one picks to Colorado for Gait's 41 year old rights. (R News)
Needing people Oct 10, 2008
I don t know if was my sad expression, my unsure gait, the lost feeling I had knowing Idgie was gone or what it was. Whatever it was seemed to make me more approachable to others. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Langer Receives NASDAQ Deficiency Letter Oct 6, 2008
Source: Langer, Inc.. DEER PARK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) (``Langer'' or the ``Company'') today announced that on October 3, 2008 it received two deficiency letters from the NASDAQ Stock Market (``NASDAQ'') Listing Qualifications Department notifying the Company that for the past 30 consecutive business days, its common stock has: (i) closed below the $1. (Primezone Releases)
Surgery not only treatment for knee problems Oct 3, 2008
Many physical therapists will examine patients' muscle strength and flexibility from their feet to their hips and back, plus assess alignment and gait, possibly prescribing exercises and stretches to correct disparities and weaknesses ... Because biomechanics vary from one person to the next, therapy programs need to be tailored but might include working with patients to change their gait not always an easy task, considering that walking is something most people do automatically. (Montana Standard, MT)
Role reversal for Sox, Halos in '08 Oct 3, 2008
ANAHEIM -- Led by Vladimir Guerrero, whose gait borders on gimpy even on good days, the Angels quite literally limped into their 2007 American League Division Series against the Red Sox. Bothered by knee, shoulder and elbow issues, Guerrero was just one of the slew of Halos rendered helpless as Boston banged out a three-game sweep on the way to a second World Series title in four seasons. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Here, they smile when they say therapy, pardner Sep 24, 2008
It found that hippotherapy, the therapeutic impact of the rhythm of a horse's natural gait, improves both head and trunk stability and upper-extremity function in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. More info about the study and Horses and Human Research Foundation can be found at horsesandhumans. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
What's to blame for Labrador's wobbly gait? Sep 23, 2008
News - Medical: What's to blame for Labrador's wobbly gait ... What's to blame for Labrador's wobbly gait ... A few minutes after getting exercise, some of the dogs would develop a wobbly gait. (Independent Online)
New test in US uncovers genetic root of Labrador collapsing disorder Sep 22, 2008
Dogs with the condition, which was first observed in the 1990s, start to develop a wobbly gait after between five and fifteen minutes of exercise. Their body temperature rises, and they eventually lose almost all strength in their hind legs. (Times Online)
Commentator towers over foes in Mass Cap Sep 20, 2008
"If he's going his natural gait there could be a horse in front of him at the start of the race, but that horse won't be in front of him after the race," Zito said. Volcanic Force and Riversrunrylee have shown the ability to run fast early fractions, but neither has the quality of Commentator, who at 122 pounds is spotting the field 10 to 12 pounds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Aging: Study Links Falls to Lack of Sleep Sep 17, 2008
Analysis showed that while a variety of factors associated with poor sleep might increase the risk of falls depression, balance or gait problems these things explained some, but not all, of the relationship. The association with shorter nighttime sleep remained an independent risk factor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Good Sex? It's In Her Walk, Study Says Sep 17, 2008
Type Of Orgasm Affects Hips, Gait, Study Says. POSTED: 10:21 am CDT September 16, 2008. (Click2Houston, TX)
Stroke patients to test sensors Sep 16, 2008
Inside Oxford's gait lab. Motion sensors similar to those developed for video games like Nintendo Wii may help stroke patients relearn simple tasks, researchers say. (BBC News)
Your walkmay revealmore than you know Sep 16, 2008
Gait may be associated with orgasmic ability, is the title of a study appearing in the September issue of the Journal of Sexual Medicine ... The discerning observer may infer womens experience of vaginal orgasm from a gait that comprises fluidity, energy, sensuality, freedom, and absence of both flaccid and locked muscles. (MSNBC -- Health)
The bipolar puzzle Sep 16, 2008
James is a fair, athletic-looking boy with a commanding voice and a restless, edgy gait. He began reading aloud a story he wrote at school called "The Mystery of My Little Sister." It involved James discovering Claire almost dead, rescuing her and forming a detective agency to track down her assailant. (International Herald Tribune)
Long before dinosaurs, this little piggy Sep 14, 2008
Early lystrosaurs, with their sprawling gait, ungainly bodies and bulbous heads, would have been easy meat for the abundant predators and so seem to have evolved as underground beasts. Fossils show they dug burrows, which in turn implies they may have been nocturnal and have had the ability to hibernate. (Times Online)
A Mere Disagreement About Political Candidates Sep 9, 2008
These injuries have also affected his gait. Senile. (Human Events Online)
Is it misfortune or a sign of things to come? Sep 8, 2008
But the resolve and resourcefulness that quarterback Philip Rivers displayed on back-to-back touchdown drives did not make Shawne Merriman's knee seem any sounder or Antonio Gates' gait any quicker. Merriman was in and out of the lineup with knee-brace issues the Pro Bowl linebacker was conspicuously absent during the Panthers' go-ahead field-goal drive at the close of the first half and Gates missed significant stretches in his first game since toe surgery. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
n RIBBONS FOR LINDA FUND-RAISER, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at River Gait Farm, Indoor Arena, Haverhill, Mass. This miniature horse show is in honor of Linda Best, a wife, mother, and grandmother, who has recently been diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A woman's walk can reveal her orgasmic ability Sep 6, 2008
"Blocked pelvic muscles, which might be associated with psychosexual impairments, could both impair vaginal orgasmic response and gait," said Brody. Besides, vaginally orgasmic women may feel more confident about their sexuality, which might be reflected in their gait. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Working with horses can help heal Sep 5, 2008
There s something about the gait, the rhythm every time a horse moves a leg, every muscle in your trunk compensates, she said. This improves balance and muscle tone and the ability to ambulate improves. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Gait may be associated with orgasmic ability Sep 5, 2008
According to Brody, "Blocked pelvic muscles, which might be associated with psychosexual impairments, could both impair vaginal orgasmic response and gait." In addition, vaginally orgasmic women may feel more confident about their sexuality, which might be reflected in their gait. "Such confidence might also be related to the relationship(s) that a woman has had, given the finding that specifically penile-vaginal orgasm is associated with indices of better relationship quality," the authors... (EurekAlert!)
Walk hard - Rain or shine, small-town group dedicates itself to smooth strides Sep 2, 2008
But Lavonne Otto s gait is far too hurried for milk - or butter or sugar, for that matter. Otto has been walking with such purpose ever since she retired at the age of 65, and three women from her church asked her to join morning jaunts. (Missoulian, MT)
'Game' to get people walking again Sep 1, 2008
Andy concentrates on his gait. As Andy Long walks through the unfamiliar city streets his eyes are on the grey buildings ahead of him and the sky above. (BBC News)
Treadmill Exercise Can Improve Walking In Stroke Survivors Sep 1, 2008
In the treadmill walkers, the scans detected increased activation in brain areas associated with controlling gait and walking, including the cerebellum and midbrain, the researchers said. "Some of these people were actually in a wheelchair when they started, and a lot were using canes and walkers," said Dr. Daniel Hanley, a neurology professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore who helped lead the study, whose findings were published in the American Heart Associations... (eFluxMedia)
Treadmill Exercise May Help Stroke Survivors Improve Mobility Sep 1, 2008
These areas of the brain control gait and walking abilities in people ... Such patients have impairs speech, impaired gait and may suffer certain amount of paralysis depending on the intensity of the stroke. (News Locale)
Stroke victims aided by walk Aug 29, 2008
A stroke can impair a person's gait, reducing one's mobility and fitness and promoting chronic disability ... In the treadmill walkers, the scans detected increased activation in brain areas associated with controlling gait and walking, including the cerebellum and midbrain, researchers said. (Boston Globe)
Gait Dysfunction Common in Cognitive Impairment Aug 28, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older patients with mild cognitive impairment often exhibit gait dysfunction, or difficulty walking, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society ... Some recent studies have suggested that gait disturbances occur in the earliest stages of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment , the researchers note ... Gaits were assessed for neurological impairment by a neurologist, and for measurable factors such as velocity, cadence and... (MEDLINEplus)
Crows never seem to forget a face Aug 27, 2008
To test the birds' recognition of faces separately from that of clothing, gait and other characteristics, Marzluff and two students wore rubber masks. He designated a caveman mask as "dangerous" and, in a deliberate gesture of civic generosity, a Dick Cheney mask as "neutral." Researchers in the dangerous mask then trapped and banded seven crows on the university's campus in Seattle. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Right Shoes Make Workouts Feel Right Aug 27, 2008
Lohman said he performs a quick gait analysis on customers, then combines that information with the wear patterns on an old shoe and the aches and pains reported by the user, then starts narrowing the hundreds of choices to a few dozen. Runners need the most cushioning to absorb the pounding pavement. (Click2Houston, TX)
Emotional opening in Denver as Kennedy passes the torch Aug 26, 2008
But then his wife, Vicki, appeared behind the podium curtain, and her husband walked out in a slow but steady gait. His appearance recalled other Kennedy moments at past Democratic conventions: 1960, when John promised to lead a new generation, or 1968, when Ted recalled his slain brother Robert's quest to seek a better world. (Anchorage Daily News)
Looking Back Aug 21, 2008
It started out by going to Delmar and Ila Ruegseggers hog roast up north of Franklin where lots of food was served and very good entertainment with musicians all the way from Gait, Missouri to Windham. August 13 - Don Yoder and Chester Miller cryed an auction for S. C. Ropp. (Kalona News, IA)
Taking Sprinting to New Heights Aug 18, 2008
Good news for tall sprinters of the future: Bolt and Mills have developed the ideal gait for a 6-foot-5 runner. It allows Bolt to use his size as a motor rather than a brake. (Slate)
EDITORIAL: Falls by elderly can be prevented Aug 17, 2008
The strategies included cutting medications, attention to visual and foot problems, removing hazards such as loose rugs and training for balance, strength and gait. The training lasted from 2001 to 2004. (New Haven Register, CT)
Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia? Aug 17, 2008
Still, one expert said it might be a bit premature to use gait and grip to detect dementia. "This is a questionable concept, since we do not know the strength of the direction or association between physical health and mental function," said Patricia C. Heyn, clinical assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Aurora, Colo. (Health-Finder)
A water-based training program that include perturbation exercises to improve stepping responses in older adults: study protocol for a randomized controlled cross-over trial Aug 17, 2008
Gait and balance impairments may increase the risk of falls, the leading cause of accidental death in the elderly population. Fall-related injuries constitute a serious public health problem associated with high costs for society as well as human suffering. (BioMed Central)
Police chief offers aid to Nicaraguan 'symbol' Aug 15, 2008
"Our hope is to evaluate what she currently has and to see what improvements need to be made to her current prosthetics. We want her prosthetics to be comfortable and to work properly. We want her to be able to maintain them. We also want to help improve her gait and teach her how to walk better. She is a high functioning amputee. In introducing her to the technology and designs in the U.S., we hope to educate her about what is available and help her make an informed decision about her care. I... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
The shoe never fits really Aug 12, 2008
The distinctive human rolling gait that evolved over four million years has been systematically altered. Heel cushioning is unnatural; arch supports are unnatural, but we ve been wearing shoes so long these features now seem normal. (Montana Standard, MT)
Langer Reports Second Quarter 2008 Operating Results Aug 12, 2008
Source: Langer, Inc.. DEER PARK, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) (``Langer'' or the ``Company'') reported a net loss from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2008 of approximately $640,000 or. (Primezone Releases)
RNA stops HIV in its tracks Aug 11, 2008
Quite a lot of work has been done to design antibodies that are conjugated to packaging polymers or liposomes, but here they have made a much smaller and more elegant conjugate than most previous systems,' says Mike Gait of the Medical Research Council Laboratory for Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK. 'There are issues when you move from small animal models to primates or humans but this humanised mouse is an extremely valuable model - and there is no doubt that this is a potentially big step... (Chemistry World)
Officer denies being drunk during faith healing investigation Aug 10, 2008
He blamed his unsteady gait and distorted speech on Sonata, a prescription sleep aid he took that night for the first -- and only -- time. The manslaughter trial of Carl and Raylene Worthington is set for January 26. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Witnesses question lawman's sobriety in Oregon City faith-healing case Aug 9, 2008
He blamed his unsteady gait and distorted speech on Sonata, a prescription sleep aid he took that night for the first -- and only -- time. He said he does not remember answering a 9:30 p.m. call to the home of Carl and Raylene Worthington, whose daughter died that night of a treatable condition. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ready for the MS150 Aug 8, 2008
She has periods where shell walk fine for 15 minutes and then begin her abbreviated, somewhat lopsided gait. Its a struggle shell have to deal with, and the frustration will only continue. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Weird Chronicles: A Tale Of Two Jokers Aug 5, 2008
The lip-licking, the bizarrely graceful gait, the voice that never quite reaches Nicholson's bombastic glee but also never lets you forget you're dealing with a profoundly disturbed individual. all these things are facets. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Langer Announces Sale of Bi-Op Laboratories, Inc. Aug 1, 2008
Source: Langer, Inc.. DEER PARK, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) (``Langer'' or the ``Company'') today announced the closing of the sale of the stock of Bi-Op Laboratories, Inc. (``Bi-Op'') to a group of investors that includes Raynald Henry, the current general manager of Bi-Op. (Primezone Releases)
Alleviating The Fear Of Falling Jul 31, 2008
Older people who take methylphenidate (the generic name for Ritalin) may improve their cognitive abilities and their gait, cutting the risk for serious falls ... After only one dose of Ritalin, seniors walked with a steadier gait and performed better on a standard screening test for fall risk, Prof ... Hausdorff is currently the Director of the Laboratory for the Analysis of Gait and Neurodynamics in the Neurology Department of the Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) and also... (Science Daily)
Medford boy featured on Discovery Health program Jul 31, 2008
She said this motion is very similar to a human gait. My kids with autism, they don t do anything off the horse, she said. (Medford Transcript, MA)
What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia? Jul 30, 2008
What Is Canine Hip Dysplasia. How and Why This Painful Hip Problem Occurs. (Suite101.com)
Camp report: Let the pads begin Jul 29, 2008
Morgan, the sixth-round draft choice with the loping gait, has been catching everything in sight and making quite a roster bid with his assured playing style. --- Nate Clements made an exceptional play on the ball on a slant pattern, arriving at the same time as a pass to break it up and send the ball fluttering up in the air, where it was a lazy balloon to be grabbed as linebacker circled underneath. (SFIllustrated.com)
Ritalin may help elderly Jul 29, 2008
"After only one dose of Ritalin, seniors walked with a steadier gait and performed better on a standard screening test for fall risk," according to findings by Jeffrey Hausdorff at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. The medication was shown to help improve cognitive abilities in aging people, according to a study of 26 healthy seniors who lived independently. (iAfrica.com)
Megliola: The strength of family Jul 28, 2008
"His gait was clumsy. Very off.". He'd fall off his training bike. (Framingham TAB, MA)
At 77, Tark the Shark remains feisty Jul 26, 2008
" A nerve in his back is pinched. His legs have been bothering him for three years. He regrets starting physical therapy only a month ago. He fears back surgery. Many are alarmed by his measured gait. He dreads fetching the mail in the morning. A friend recently insisted on a wheelchair at a function in Los Angeles. He didn't know which was worse, fans seeing him struggling with each step or sitting in a wheelchair. Embarrassing, he says. Since giving a eulogy at the funeral of one of his former... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Canadian Open already has one major champion Jul 25, 2008
He can't walk straight, but he sure can walk, even if he calls his gait more of a wobble. But still. (Globe and Mail)
