Publications by authors named "Jenna E Thorp"
Studies have shown that human gait entrains to rhythmic bursts of ankle torque for perturbation intervals both slightly shorter and slightly longer than the natural stride period while walking on a treadmill and during overground walking, with phase alignment such that the torque adds to ankle push-off. This study investigated whether human gait also entrains to align the phase of rhythmic electrical stimulation of the gastrocnemius muscle with the timing of ankle push-off. In addition, this study investigated the muscle response to electrical stimulation at different phases of the gait cycle.
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- The literature review focuses on wearable sensor systems designed to monitor motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease during their daily activities.
- It evaluates progress in tracking various symptoms like tremor, freezing of gait, dyskinesia, and bradykinesia using devices such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, with 27 studies meeting the criteria for home-like settings.
- While current technology effectively detects symptoms, most systems require multiple sensors on different body parts, complicating remote monitoring; thus, simpler and less intrusive designs are essential for effective use by individuals with Parkinson's disease.