Coupled with pressure sensors and paired through Bluetooth wireless connection, the vibrating devices could help address "freezing of gait," which is one of the hallmarks of Parkinson's.

researchers presented a novel approach to addressing the challenges faced by patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly focusing on the phenomenon known as freeze of gait (FOG).

Gait instability and falls are caused by a combination of problems, including loss of postural (adjustment) reflexes, difficulty lifting one's feet ("freezing") particularly when turning, stiffness of ...

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is supporting a study addressing mobility challenges in Parkinson's ...