A method for calculating fall risk parameters from discrete stride time series regardless of sensor placement.

Background: To complement traditional clinical fall risk assessments, research is oriented towards adding real-life gait-related fall risk parameters (FRP) using inertial sensors fixed to a specific body position. While fixing the sensor position can facilitate data processing, it can reduce user compliance. A newly proposed step detection method, Smartstep, has been proven to be robust against sensor position and real-life challenges.

Early Intensive Bimanual Stimulation Program (BB-Bim) for Infants at Risk of Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized, Multiple-Baseline, Single-Case Study.

Importance: Clinical practice guidelines for infants at high risk of cerebral palsy (CP) emphasize the importance of very early and intensive intervention.

Objective: To determine the feasibility of a new, home-based, early intensive bimanual stimulation program (BB-Bim) and its impact on hand function in infants at risk of unilateral CP.

Design: Single case experimental design, multiple baseline across subjects, lasting from 12 to 15 wk, including a 4- to 7-wk randomized baseline, followed by 8 wk of BB-Bim.

Association of Prospective Falls in Older People With Ubiquitous Step-Based Fall Risk Parameters Calculated From Ambulatory Inertial Signals: Secondary Data Analysis.

Background: In recent years, researchers have been advocating for the integration of ambulatory gait monitoring as a complementary approach to traditional fall risk assessments. However, current research relies on dedicated inertial sensors that are fixed on a specific body part. This limitation impacts the acceptance and adoption of such devices.

Does accelerometry reflect hand function in infants at risk of unilateral cerebral palsy? A secondary analysis of BB-Bim results.

Background: Infants at high-risk of unilateral Cerebral Palsy (UCP) may have asymmetry in upper extremity movement and function, which should be identified as soon as possible for management.

Aims: To explore the feasibility of using two AX3 Axivity monitors in wrist-worn bracelets to quantify movements, and to identify whether accelerometry parameters are consistent with hand function.

Methods And Procedures: 6 infants at high risk of UCP (aged 3 to -12 months) were included in a Single-Case Experimental Design to explore the impact of an 8-week bimanual stimulation home program.