FBI delves into DMV photos in high-tech search for fugitives Oct 13, 2009
So-called biometric information that is unique to each person also includes fingerprints and DNA. More distant possibilities include iris patterns in the eye, voices, scent, and even a person s gait. FBI officials have organized a panel of authorities to study how best to increase use of the software. (Boston Globe)
Garnett continues to make progress in Celtics win Oct 12, 2009
My gait s getting better and better. I m getting stronger. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Tai Chi Effective Treatment for Balance and Dizziness Oct 10, 2009
Researchers conducted a questionnaire study from April 2008 to March 2009 at an outpatient rehabilitation program, using the activities-specific balance confidence scale and dynamic gait index survey, both before therapy and at the conclusion of an eight-week course. A total of 21 patients (18 females, three males) completed the study to date. (Newsmax)
Vibram's FiveFingers foot gloves runaway hit Oct 6, 2009
The most natural running gait is barefoot, the theory goes, and the closest you can get to that without wearing through the soles of your feet is with FiveFingers. "Moving back to our evolutionary form is supposed to be good for us, fewer injuries," says Evan Kodoni, 20, a former distance runner at Piedmont High School who is now a junior at UCLA, where he wears the FiveFingers to run, to drive, to walk in water, to restaurants, and to class, withstanding the comparison to gorilla feet. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tai Chi may be an effective treatment for dizziness, balance issues Oct 5, 2009
Researchers conducted a questionnaire study from April 2008 to March 2009 at an outpatient rehabilitation program, utilizing the activities-specific balance confidence scale and dynamic gait index survey, both prior to therapy and at the conclusion of an eight-week course. A total of 21 patients (18 females, 3 males) completed the study to date. (EurekAlert!)
Unsteady gait Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 11:34 GMT, Friday, 2 October 2009 12:34 UK. They accused me of being drunk. (BBC News -- Health)
A big weight off Celtics’ Davis Oct 3, 2009
Rivers substituted Kevin Garnett, whose running gait seemed awkward, with 3:58 remaining in a scrimmage. He went the whole time, until the very end, Rivers said. (Boston Globe)
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine incorporate multisite geriatric clerkship Oct 2, 2009
This includes medication management, cognitive and behavioral disorders, self-care capacity, balance and gait disorders, healthcare planning and hospital care for older adults. These competencies address the need for all physicians to recognize the unique health concerns that the elderly face. (EurekAlert!)
Mustangs on auction block Sep 25, 2009
"They're extremely intelligent, have an extremely good gait for riding and they bond to the rider," she said. "They're not as aggressive as domestic horses. They have a very kind disposition.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rasagiline Might Slow Parkinson's Progression, Large Multicenter Study Finding Sep 25, 2009
As the disease progresses, impairments become more severe and can include gait disturbance with falling and dementia. The three primary endpoints used in this study were based on the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), which is used to track PD progression in areas such as mental state, activities of daily life, and motor skills. (Science Daily)
Neurological Signs Common with Fibromyalgia Sep 24, 2009
They also had more "sensory" problems, motor abnormalities and gait problems. Within the fibromyalgia group, there were significant correlations between several neurologic signs and symptoms. (Newsmax)
Apraxia -- a world without words Sep 23, 2009
Now 9, Michael still runs very slowly -- his fastest gait is more of a jog -- and he can only jump about an inch off the ground. "He has trouble with a spoon, and his handwriting is kind of behind," Mr. Barone said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spinal advance gets rats running Sep 21, 2009
The rats, despite having no connection between their brains and their legs, were able to carry their own weight at walking, and even running pace, on a treadmill, with virtually no differences between their gait and the running style of a healthy rat. The researchers suggested that in humans, this strategy could deliver "substantial levels" of motor control in the legs, although they conceded that it still offered no way for the patient to control the movement with his or her mind. (BBC News -- Health)
Winds of angels Sep 20, 2009
But, Marge Conroy, a physical therapist who does home health work in Sierra Vista and volunteers at the clinic, gave his child ankle braces and recommended the use of a gait trainer for walking. I see lots of children who have feet like this, and in the States they get braces. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Once-conjoined twins return to Dallas for checkups Sep 17, 2009
They also walk easily, though with a slightly awkward gait. Here they are. (KHOU.com, TX)
Many Elderly Falls Due to Inner-Ear Imbalance Sep 13, 2009
Although that link now seems obvious, doctors previously thought bone weakness, vision impairment and gait problems were the main culprits of falls among the elderly. And while physicians had always considered balance issues, they were concerned with those due to deteriorating vision or mental status, not the inner ear. (Time.com)
Exon deletions and intragenic insertions are not rare in ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 2 Sep 11, 2009
The autosomal recessively inherited ataxia-oculomotor apraxia 2 (AOA2) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by juvenile or adolescent age of onset, gait ataxia, cerebellar atrophy, axonal sensorimotor neuropathy, oculomotor apraxia, and elevated serum AFP levels. AOA2 is caused by mutations within the senataxin gene (SETX). (BioMed Central)
Siena Soccer Teams Up in the Community Sep 10, 2009
This summer, men's lacrosse goalkeeper and All-American Honorable Mention Brent Herbst participated in a shooting demo with Gary Gait and a group of women's lacrosse players helped coach at MVP's youth lacrosse clinic at Siena Turf Field. . (Sienasaints.com)
Maryland Seeks Redemption After Dud Against Cal Sep 9, 2009
"I think we're definitely ready to move on. I think we're all positive. Everyone is in this together. We still think we're going to have a good team," defensive lineman Deege Gait said. The young, inexperienced Terrapins clearly don't have the talent -- not yet, anyway -- to beat a Top 25 team. (W-USA News, DC)
First time dad finds little time for exercise Sep 8, 2009
Though this is a kid who loves to ride - and who squealed with delight as I pushed him along the waterfront in downtown Hampton - I wreaked havoc on the balls of my feet, my podiatrist says, because of the shortened stride and stiffer, more upright gait produced when someone moderately tall tries to run behind a stroller. Some of my more charitable friends have tried to be reassuring about my unexpected change in muscle tone. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
King returns Saturday against South Carolina Sep 8, 2009
I saw nothing in his gait that would make me feel like he was holding anything back. I actually saw him before practice and he said he was ready to go; he was going to play this week. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Youth Is ServedOnly 17, Melanie Oudin upset Maria Sharapova -- and looked strong, writes Kevin Armstrong. Sep 6, 2009
While Sharapova, a former Open champ known for acing mettle tests, double faulted away crucial points, Oudin kept charging, pumping her fist and yelling, "Come on!" Her gait was confident from the start, fast-walking out to the baselines and asserting -- then maintaining -- a confident image. She told her longtime coach, Brian de Villiers, before the match, "I cannot let Sharapova intimidate me." Despite dropping the first set, she lived up to that vow until she had a chance to serve for the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Actress Bullock takes 'Steve' in stride Sep 5, 2009
But when it comes to her comedies, her physical choices -- and especially her gait -- are what really crack me up. That's certainly the case with "All About Steve," a romp about a pathetic crossword-puzzle author who stalks a hunky TV journalist across the country. (Fresno Bee)
Pittsylvania County horse tests positive for West Nile virus Sep 4, 2009
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Weight loss might be tied to medicine Sep 1, 2009
A) Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that carries a host of symptoms, including cramped handwriting, tremor, gait abnormalities, loss of appetite and taste, and worsening of involuntary movements. Your neurologist is right on the money when he attributes your weight loss and lack of interest in food to the medication. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Collagen-deficient mice show signs of osteoarthritis Aug 27, 2009
Mice of advanced age (9-11 months) were selected because they represent an age at which there is histological evidence of OA and DDD. Functional tests of reflexes, posture, strength, coordination, balance, sensorimotor skills, and gait were conducted to measure physical capabilities that could be impaired due to OA or DDD. Symptomatic pain was assessed through mechanical and thermal withdrawal thresholds ... These mice had delayed righting reflex (ability to regain footing from a back position),... (EurekAlert!)
Why Dachshunds Have Back Problems Aug 25, 2009
A wobbly gait, hunched walking or yelping when lifted often indicates a spinal injury in chondrodystrophic breeds such as the Dashchund. Dachshunds commonly suffer back problems. (Suite101.com)
Valatie and Chatham chiropractors fix more than necks and backs Aug 21, 2009
We take careful notice of the ankle and arch complex as it relates to the center gait and how this eventually affects the pelvis and foundation of the spine. The doctors are committed enough to this philosophy that they provide arch supports and orthotics for their patients from three different companies. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Taking Sprinting to New Heights Aug 21, 2009
Good news for tall sprinters of the future: Bolt and Mills have developed the ideal gait for a 6-foot-5 runner. It allows Bolt to use his size as a motor rather than a brake. (Slate)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Hip dysplasia in infants is common, treatable Aug 19, 2009
Although the overall prognosis is very good, children who do not respond to treatment may have abnormal bone development which can lead to unequal leg lengths, gait problems and/or osteoarthritis early in life. Since early diagnosis and treatment improves outcomes it is vital that all infants are regularly examined for hip dysplasia. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
'The Whipping Man' Aug 18, 2009
Archie embodied his character so completely, right down to that determined, fettered gait of his a movement that made Simon seem so solid and so breakable, both at the same time. I didn t realize how much this play had gotten under my skin until I spent Sunday recounting bits and pieces of it, and realized I had dreamed of it as well. (The Palm Beach Post)
When out-of-line legs worsen achy knees Aug 18, 2009
Knee arthritis sufferers tend to have weak muscles on the outside of the hip, muscles that are key for gait, she found. Every time you take a step, the hip muscle on the standing side has to keep your pelvis level. (MSNBC -- Health)
Police chief says officers given no choice in fatal shooting Aug 14, 2009
A typical feature includes weakness of the foot and lower leg muscles, which may result in foot drop and a high-stepped gait with frequent tripping or falls, according to the institute. Denner said his office is seeking Ramos s medical records. (Boston Globe)
Soldier's tale Aug 10, 2009
" Even while he was lying in the middle of a minefield with catastrophic injuries, Mark says he always knew he would get out alive. Rather than experiencing panic, or fear, he felt annoyed with himself for getting caught out. Around him, his colleagues kicked into action, inching their way towards him. They chatted to keep him awake, keep his mind right. And they got him out. For about a week he was either unconscious, or pumped full of drugs. Then came the real fight, to rebuild his life.... (BBC News -- UK)
Politics spices up salsa radio Aug 10, 2009
But that's not this Willie Colon -- the high-energy 54-year-old Bronx native who carries the bullet wounds, scars and hobbled gait of a misspent youth but is now devoted to popularizing the sounds of his namesake, a legendary salsa trombonist and band leader. For 14 years, Colon has delivered Latino music to the Capital Region's growing Hispanic population on his bilingual Sunday radio program, La Mega, on the University at Albany's student-run station, WCDB (90. (Albany Times Union)
Stroke Doubles Risk of Hip, Thigh Fractures Aug 8, 2009
"Furthermore, there is evidence from a randomized controlled trial in an Asian population that administration of bisphosphonates, bone-protecting agents, immediately after a stroke reduces bone loss and hip fracture after a year. Other treatments include vitamin D administration, increased mobility, and restoration of motor function. Deformities that limit a normal gait should be corrected. In general, all treatments should be started as early as possible.". Stroke survivors and older people in... (MEDLINEplus)
PC Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Operating Results Aug 6, 2009
Mr. Hudkins continued: "On July 23, 2009, we changed our name from Langer, Inc., to PC Group, Inc., and the Company's ticker changed from 'GAIT' to 'PCGR' effective with the commencement of trading on July 24, 2009. The name PC Group, Inc. better reflects our personal care products and markets. We believe that our new name will further strengthen our identity to our customers and the marketplace.". As of June 30, 2009, working capital was approximately $11. (Primezone Releases)
Man weds dying lover Aug 5, 2009
In making the call, Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia president Tan Sri Lim Gait Tong said campaigns to encourage filial piety should start in schools. Chinese clan associations can also organise more activities for the senior citizens, such as qigong session, social dancing and singing competition. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Board meeting too boring? Take a hike instead Aug 5, 2009
While most who attended Ansuini's meeting for her staff at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School worked out at a rigorous pace, a slower gait over a longer period of time is beneficial, too. Reached by telephone at his office in Minneapolis, Craig Dexheimer was walking 2 mph on a treadmill ---- in full business dress, cufflinks and all. (North County Times)
A man on the move Aug 1, 2009
The program uses equipment called Lokomat Pro, where a computer drives robotic limbs attached to the patient's legs to help move them in a walking gait on a treadmill while the patient is supported in a harness ... In a case study from South Korea in 2008, researchers using functional MRI imaging were able to show that using the robotic gait training with the machine in a stroke patient not only improved movement, but activity in the sensorimotor cortex was improved and nearby brain regions were... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mayo researchers find race has role in incidence, survival of rare brain tumor Jul 31, 2009
Symptoms may include headaches, confusion, language disturbance, gait and balance difficulties, personality changes and an inability to concentrate. Symptoms include floaters and blurred vision when PCNSL affects the eye. (EurekAlert!)
• Not just a fashion faux pas Jul 27, 2009
The ACSM found that flip-flops force people to change their gait, which may explain the foot and leg pain that comes from wearing them for too long.. This doesn't mean you should never wear flip-flops - just not all the time and when walking long distances. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Yes, you can take first steps for a long run Jul 26, 2009
Since these runners lack the shock-absorbing roll in their gait, they need a shoe with extra cushioning. Neutral pronators fall right in the middle. (Fresno Bee)
Steady support Jul 23, 2009
However, by the time someone begins showing the telltale Parkinson's symptoms --- tremors, rigidity and a change in their gait and posture --- the disease already has been wearing away at their neurons for several years, Hassani said. Pelleymounter thinks his honeymoon period is just about over. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Camper fends off lion with saw Jul 22, 2009
Nevertheless, the lion started in Brittons direction, moving in a stalking gait. The lion then charged and, at 10 feet, leaped at Britton, who held the running chain saw in front of him and met the lion with the saw. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Watson not a jock? Let's see your game Jul 22, 2009
Walking the fairways of Turnberry on Sunday, Watson appeared to be the model of health, his posture impeccable, his torso lean, his gait sturdy. We all should have that level of fitness at age 59 - or, better yet, now. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Science of the Jockey: Why Horses Go Fast Jul 21, 2009
We adopt it intuitively when we're carrying a heavy load and find ourselves maintaining an even, almost level gait, thus reducing the up and down motion that makes a bundle seem to weigh more on every downward bounce. Spence suggests that the same concept could be applied to improve the performance of artificial legs. (Time.com)
Harness racing and Dave Palone ... the Gait to Greatness Jul 19, 2009
the Gait to Greatness ... the Gait to Greatness Sunday, July 19, 2009 By Pohla Smith, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Royals likely heading in other direction Jul 16, 2009
However, after a fast 18-11 getaway, the gait was often plodding. They immediately hit a 6-22 stretch and fourth place became home. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
"Harry Potter" lifestyle all too familiar Jul 14, 2009
His father, Alan Radcliffe, stood not 20 yards away from Radcliffe during the filming of the holiday party scene and afterward they took a short stroll; viewed from a distance, the pair have the same gait and profile. Radcliffe chuckled when asked about it. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
July 9 fire log Jul 12, 2009
7:25 a.m.: EMTs were called to Nashoba Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a 20-year-old male with an unsteady gait. He was transported to Emerson. (Littleton Independent, MA)
The Braves’ best (but mostly the worst) of 2009 Jul 9, 2009
Actually, Bobby Cox also used the word glide to describe Garret Anderson s gait. And I don t mean it pejoratively; I mean it descriptively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Electric pulses helping teen with cerebral palsy Jul 2, 2009
TOM STROMME/Tribune Kelsey Busch, 16, wears a Bioness sensor below her right knee and another sensor in her right shoe to allow her to have a normal gait when walking. In back at left is her physical therapist Jackie Mrachek at Medcenter One in Bismarck. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Tested for the road Jul 1, 2009
Givler, whose gait had also slowed over the past year, acknowledged to staff that he had begun voluntarily limiting his driving. He only occasionally drives at night and takes brief trips, mostly to bring his wife to the commuter rail station for her work commute to Boston. (Boston Globe)
Siena Lacrosse to Volunteer at Youth Clinic Jun 25, 2009
All-America Brent Herbst Takes On Gary Gait in Shooting Demo ... Lacrosse legend and current Syracuse women's head lacrosse coach Gary Gait will lead the activities including a shooting demo with Saints goalkeeper and 2009 All-America honorable mention. (Sienasaints.com)
When cows attack Jun 24, 2009
With its limpid eyes and slow gait, the cow is generally a placid creature. But once this gentle giant - typically weighing about 1,000lb (450kg) - has a calf to protect, it's best to steer clear. (BBC News -- Science)
Healing Ride Jun 23, 2009
"When you're sitting astride a horse, the warmth of the horse massages your thighs. And the way a horse moves is very similar to the walking gait of a person. So it helps stimulate those muscles that haven't been moving normally in a while.". After 10 lessons with Henderson at his side and a volunteer slowly leading Drew around an arena, Wade says, "I can tell it's helped my trunk and hips ... I always look forward to riding Drew. And my goal is to be able to walk again.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reasons to live: Accident victim credits his wife, fatherhood for changing his life Jun 21, 2009
His gait is not always coordinated and fluid. He had a bad tremor in his right arm, which was improved by brain surgery at the University of Iowa but only after the right side of his body quit working, Ian said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Telemedicine Expands Reach Of Care For Parkinson's Patients Jun 18, 2009
Telemedicine visits are just like regular office visits and consist of an update on the patient s health, a review of medications, any potential complications, and a standardized motor skills evaluation (balance, gait, coordination, and stiffness) conducted by the physician with the assistance of a trained nurse at the Presbyterian Home. At the end of the visit, recommendations are discussed with the patient and faxed to the nursing home. (Science Daily)
Are statins to blame for leg weakness? Jun 17, 2009
I was concerned about the falling, so I went to my family doctor, who referred me for a "balance and gait" evaluation, and I was told that I have "weak hip flexors.". Since that evaluation, I've been to an orthopedist for X-rays, had an MRI with no findings and underwent eight sessions of physical therapy. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Local Podiatrist Opens Specialized Shoe Store Jun 16, 2009
The practice features a anodyne center, used to treat pain and numbness and increase circulation, and the state's only computerized gait analysis lab which maps pressure points in shoes to prevent ulcers and injuries. Because of Dailey's expertise and knowledge in his field, patients from all over Missouri come to his office. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New poet laureate attacks world of politics Jun 16, 2009
It reads: "How it takes the breath away, the piss, makes of your kiss a dropped pound coin, makes of your promises latin, gibberish, feedback, static, of your hair a wig, of your gait a plank walk.". "How it says this - politics - to your education education education; shouts this - Politics! - to your health and wealth; how it roars, to your conscience moral compass truth," it goes on. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
7 Gadgets That Prove the Cell Network Isn’t Just for Phones Jun 6, 2009
When the accelerometers detect an unsteady gait that may lead to a fall, it alerts the patient to sit down and the insole calls for medical personnel. It can also detect falls and call for help immediately. (Salon)
Indiana U. research at the American College of Sports Medicine conference May 31, 2009
Chapman said the data can be useful to coaches in a variety of ways, such as learning how athletes' gait change when they fatigue and even predicting distances athletes might be best suited to run. The study, "Measurement of Gait In Elite Distance Runners Using Fast Sampling Accelerometers," will be presented in the Gait Analysis II Session in room 201 on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PDT. Co-authors of the study include McKenzie, Wilhite, Laymon and Lundgren. (EurekAlert!)
Sporting passion helps overcome disability May 31, 2009
Rae's treatment was so successful, she could walk with a near-perfect gait. "When Dr Axt said to Rae, 'Young lady, you do not belong in the Physical Disability Clinic any more,' I had tears in my eyes," MrsAnderson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
