Tag Archives: gait

Lower level of dynamic postural control in CFS & FM

Posted on 08/02/2016 by wames

Research highlights: Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome showed a lower level of postural control in gait initiation. There was no significant difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in dynamic postural control. Fibromyalgia patients showed a higher K value compared to … Continue reading →

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Walking & co-ordination problems in ME/CFS

Posted on 01/27/2016 by wames

ME Research UK overview article: Walking & co-ordination problems Mechanistic factors that compromise automaticity of walking. From Automaticity of walking. Clark DJ. Front. Hum Neurosci, 05 May 2015   We already know that many ME/CFS patients have difficulties standing (orthostasis), … Continue reading →

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Gait automaticity in women with CFS

Posted on 01/12/2016 by wames

Research abstract: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) report difficulties walking for a prolonged period of time. This study compares gait automaticity between women with CFS and nondisabled controls. The “stops walking with eyes closed with secondary cognitive task” test … Continue reading →

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