MOTOR ACTIVITY

This study aimed to understand how temporary pain affects a person's ability to learn and remember new walking patterns, especially in older adults. Researchers tested 61 healthy young and older adults, using mild electrical stimulation to create brief pain during a walking task.…

This small pilot study aimed to understand how fear of pain affects walking in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers measured walking patterns and pain levels in 16 participants while they walked normally and while distracted. The goal was to see if distraction could red…

This study aimed to see how consistently different evaluators score three standard tests of hand and finger dexterity. Researchers tested about 30 occupational therapy students using new, detailed Czech instruction manuals for these tests. The goal was to check if the new manuals…

This study aimed to determine how many attempts are needed for a standard hand function test (the Nine Hole Peg Test) to get reliable results when assessing stroke recovery. Researchers compared 40 people, including both healthy individuals and stroke survivors aged 20-64, to see…

This study aimed to understand how neck muscles work differently in people with chronic neck pain compared to those without pain. Researchers used MRI scans and motion sensors to measure muscle activity and head movement while participants performed simple neck exercises. The goa…