Wearable sensor use for assessing standing balance and walking stability in people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postural instability and gait disability threaten the independence and well-being of people with Parkinson's disease and increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Prospective research has shown that commonly-used clinical assessments of balance and walking lack the sensitivity to accurately and consistently identify those people with Parkinson's disease who are at a higher risk of falling. Wearable sensors provide a portable and affordable alternative for researchers and clinicians who are seeking to objectively assess movements and falls risk in the clinical setting. However, no consensus currently exists on the optimal placements for sensors and the best outcome measures to use for assessing standing balance and walking stability in Parkinson's disease pati

SUBMITTER: Hubble RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4403989 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature