Scientists unlock the secret of why we swing our arms when we walk

NCT ID NCT05778474

Summary

This study aimed to understand why people swing their arms while walking and how this movement is connected to balance and energy use. Researchers observed 25 people, including healthy individuals and those with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis, while they walked on a special treadmill. The goal was to see if arm swing is an automatic, passive motion or if it's actively controlled, which could help improve walking rehabilitation exercises.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istituto Auxologico Italiano

    Milan, 20145, Italy

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