MOBILITY LIMITATION

This study tested whether a new rehab program using mobile health technology could help older adults maintain their physical function and independence. 75 older adults with some difficulty walking or climbing stairs received personalized exercises via a tablet app, with remote su…

This study tested a physical therapy program called Live Long Walk Strong designed to improve walking speed in Veterans aged 50 and older. Researchers wanted to understand which parts of the program worked best and how long the benefits lasted after treatment ended. The 4-year st…

This study tested whether a weight management program specifically adapted for people with mobility disabilities could help them lose weight and become more active. Researchers compared a group that received the program immediately to a group that waited six months. The goal was …

This study tested if adding a wearable robot suit for walking practice to standard recumbent bike training could better help people recovering from a recent stroke who are losing muscle. Fifty-three participants were randomly assigned to receive either the combined robot and bike…

This study tested whether gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation could improve walking steadiness in older adults at risk of falling. Researchers enrolled 27 participants aged 65+ with unsteady walking patterns. They compared real brain stimulation to a sham (fake) treatment to s…

This study aimed to understand how advanced, powered ankle prosthetics affect the pressure inside the socket and the health of the skin on the residual limb. Researchers measured six adults with below-knee amputations while they walked using different types of prosthetic ankles. …

This study aimed to find out if a family member or caregiver could reliably assess an older adult's ability to move around (mobility) on their behalf. Researchers had 60 older patients and their caregivers take a short video-based test where they watched clips of activities like …

This study aimed to understand how flexibility and balance differ between young elite athletes in different sports. Researchers measured 150 teen male athletes from wrestling, sprinting, canoe/kayak, and taekwondo using simple, non-invasive tests. The goal was to gather reference…

This study followed 211 older adults who were hospitalized with COVID-19 to understand how they recover their mobility and daily function over time. Researchers tracked participants' physical abilities, breathing, and overall health after leaving the hospital. The goal was to gat…