Opioids are commonly prescribed to manage pain, but their effects on movement and coordination can pose serious risks, particularly for older adults. One major concern is their impact on gait. Changes ...

Over the years he progressively slowed his gait. I attributed his change in walking speed to just getting older and the type ...

The cardinal sign of NPH is a hypokinetic gait disorder in which the older adult's feet look as though they are glued to the floor. The gait also has been described as magnetic. People with NPH ...

Conclusions The findings indicate that both reactive and volitional stepping interventions reduce falls among older adults by approximately 50%. This clinically significant reduction may be due to ...

A study of 17,000 elderly adults has identified a warning sign of dementia as the ability to walk may become more challenging ...