In many cases, individuals may overlook unsteadiness or frequent falls, assuming it is a natural part of ageing—when in ...

People with Parkinson’s sometimes experience temporary, involuntary periods where they are unable to move their feet when trying to walk – known as freezing of gait (FoG) – which can have a ...

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 ...

Freezing of gait is a debilitating motor symptom that commonly occurs in Parkinson disease, atypical parkinsonism and other neurodegenerative conditions, the management of which is complex.