Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Subject "walking"

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Detecting kinematic gait abnormalities in people with multiple sclerosis using clinically practical measures

Beyer, Kristopher Blaine (2010-01)

The effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) on the central nervous system often manifest as abnormalities in gait kinematics. Clinically practical, valid, and reliable measures of gait kinematics are necessary to address research ...
Investigating proactive balance control in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury while walking on a known slippery surface

Bone, Mackenzie Dior 1995-; 0000-0003-4148-4681 (2019-11-15)

BACKGROUND: Falls are a growing concern among individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). As many as 83% of individuals with iSCI experience at least one fall per year. Most outdoor falls occur while walking on ...
Persistence to Overcome Barriers to Walking for Active Transportation: An Experimental Study of University Students who Differ in Self-regulatory Efficacy

Secora, Michael (2015-10-23)

Walking for active transportation (AT) has been associated with individuals meeting the recommended physical activity levels. Global and local (i.e., Saskatoon) reported walking rates are low. Barriers perceived as a ...