How does the trunk influence intersegmental coordination during functional tasks in Parkinson’s disease: A risk factor for falls?

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1016481

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Differences in trunk motion during dynamic tasks may provide a mechanism of falling in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. However, objective measures are needed to discern if these differences stem from deficits in motor programming or increased trunk stiffness. This information is critical for developing effective interventions. This project will incorporate innovative techniques to examine how the trunk muscles coordinate movement and control balance during walking in PD.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $328,032.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biomechanics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Parkinson disease | falls prevention | injury prevention | muscle function

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