Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8798412 | Gait & Posture | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The change of the fractal scaling of step width is consistent with increased cognitive demand and suggests a transition in the characteristics of the signal noise. This may reflect an important advance toward the understanding of the manner in which neuromotor noise contributes to some types of falls. However, further investigation of the repeatability of the results, the sensitivity of the results to progressive increases in cognitive load imposed by attention-demanding tasks, and the extent to which the results can be generalized to the gait of older adults seems warranted.
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Authors
Mark D. Grabiner, Jane R. Marone, Marilynn Wyatt, Pinata Sessoms, Kenton R. Kaufman,